Video Journalist - Ottawa

Rogers Communications • Ottawa, ON

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Sports & Media is looking for a talented Video Journalist for OMNI to deliver stories that resonate with Canada’s ethno-cultural communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism and a passion for storytelling. OMNI is part of Rogers, a company that reaches 30 million Canadians monthly and is redefining the future of media through creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Rogers values diversity and inclusivity, believing that every voice matters.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating a video camera, writing, interviewing, and editing
• Adaptable and won’t allow obstacles to stop you from producing a compelling story
• Highly attentive to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in the digital news space with an ability to identify trending stories on social media
• A broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with live news and field production are assets
• Bilingual an asset

Responsibilities

• Identifying and covering Parliamentary, National and International stories for use by all language OMNI newscasts
• Compiling video, writing scripts, and creating rough paper edits for various national and regional language teams to produce within their shows.
• Sourcing, booking and feeding (in person) English and 3rd language clips from MPs, Cabinet Ministers, Senators around the Parliamentary precinct
• Finding original stories in the Ottawa region and beyond that reflect and resonate with ethno-cultural communities in Canada
• Shooting, editing, writing, reporting and on occasion presenting news stories on all platforms - including OMNI’s national newscasts and regional shows
• Presenting scripted and unscripted coverage, live and recorded, as required by OMNI news teams
• Organizing material and writing engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Collaborating with a diverse team of innovative journalists at OMNI and CityNews
• Building a strong network of contacts

Benefits

• Up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets
• 25% off TSC items
• 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores
• Company matching contributions to charities you support
• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Priority in applying to internal roles of interest
• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
• Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

What This Job Offers

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