Sporting Life Videojournalist (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Ottawa, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau is looking for a sporting life videojournalist. This is a permanent, full-time role working three (3) days on a weekday schedule and two (2) days on a weekend schedule. The greater Ottawa-Gatineau area is home to a large number of Canada’s national and multi-sport organizations and professional, college and university sports teams. This is a unique opportunity to create content that is informative and interesting for our audiences and relevant to their lives. This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

• Graduation from university or community college in a relevant course of study.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant journalism experience.
• Solid reporting skills.
• Proven skills shooting and editing video to tell compelling stories.
• Comfortable and dynamic on-air presence.
• Excellent interviewing skills.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Flexibility to work regularly for television, radio and/or digital platforms.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the latest sporting events as well as sports-related community and socio-economic issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key issues facing Ontario, Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa/Gatineau region.
• Demonstrated range of visual storytelling techniques and digital best practices.
• Strong knowledge of social media and digital platforms in general.
• Critical acumen.
• Proven ability to generate original story ideas and knowledgeable contacts.
• Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Proven conversational writing style.
• Ability to respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment, often in unexpected overtime situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid command of French and good knowledge of English (asset).
• Valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurer.
• Valid passport and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of camera models Sony PXW x200, Sony RX10 and Sony A7R iv is an asset.
• Knowledge of Avid Media Composer, Photoshop and Lightroom is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Gather and process news from the local and national sports scene.
• Create content for all Radio-Canada platforms.
• Write copy and produce video for digital platforms.
• Contribute to Le Téléjournal Ottawa-Gatineau, live or pre-recorded radio newscasts and programs.
• Work on national programs.
• Prepare, align, set up and operate various cameras and ancillary equipment, ensuring optimal audio and video quality under prevailing conditions.
• Lend a hand in the newsroom as a general news videojournalist when needed.

Benefits

• Permanent employment
• Full-time role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree