Videojournalist (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Haines Junction, YT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

CBC News is looking for an experienced Videojournalist to join our team as part of an expansion in the Yukon. This role, which is based in a two-person bureau, is focused on broadening CBC’s news coverage in the Yukon, ensuring stories and voices from these communities are reflected in our journalism across digital, radio, social, streaming and TV. In this role, as a Videojournalist in Haines Junction, you will operate independently in your bureau under the direction of the assignment desk in Whitehorse. As such, you’ll need to be someone with a lot of initiative, who is comfortable working solo to get things done, and is able to build collaborative relationships with your producers and teammates in the regional station. 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 will regularly find opportunities to meet new people and expand your network of contacts. You 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. These roles require full-time, on-site presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
• Ability to work independently with superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.
• An understanding of the Yukon’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in the Yukon.
• A proven track record of connecting with local communities.
• Superior writing skills across platforms.
• Superior shooting and video editing skills, and demonstrated experience producing innovative visual content for multiple platforms (digital, social, streaming, television).
• 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 proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• 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.
• As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for digital, social, radio, streaming and TV programming that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our connections in the community, and elevate a range of voices.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold – chasing, gathering, shooting, writing and packaging stories for digital, radio, social and visual programming
• Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Regularly present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level