Video journalist (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Edmonton, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CBC Edmonton is looking for an experienced and creative video journalist to join our team to bring stories from Edmonton and northern Alberta to our broadcast and digital video platforms. Equally comfortable in front of the camera as behind it, the successful candidate will be a skilled visual storyteller, strong journalist and collaborative team player innovative storyteller who brings original ideas and treatments to their stories, has an understanding of what works for social and streaming platforms and will have demonstrated skills in video and digital journalism. A keen observer and critical thinker, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of multiplatform news. You will know how to gather, write, edit and package stories for a variety of platforms including digital, radio, social, TV and streaming. You will have established sources in Edmonton and across northern Alberta, and always have a list of original story ideas on the go, reflecting your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media. You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You are a collaborative team player who will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve. This role requires full-time, on-site presence. Note: This position will generally be scheduled Wednesday through Sunday.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
• Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chase multiple stories at once.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• An understanding of Alberta’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Superior writing skills across platforms.
• Superior shooting and editing skills, and demonstrated experience producing innovative visual content for multiple platforms (digital, social, television) (serving audiences on CBC’s streaming channels, TikTok, Youtube and television newscasts)
• Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.
• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• Superior level of technical knowledge with a variety of cameras, broadcast equipment and non-linear editing platforms, including strong troubleshooting skills related to live video transmission
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of recent, related experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, write, shoot, edit and package original stories for all platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, shooting, writing and packaging stories for digital, radio, social and visual programming.
• Research internal archives and source user-generated content to effectively support and shape compelling visual stories.
• Regularly present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Leverage strong interpersonal skills to foster and maintain a broad pool of sources and contacts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, and coordinate long-term coverage.

What This Job Offers

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