Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.
Are you passionate about storytelling and local news? Do you have the skills required for working in a modern, multi-platform, continuous news operation, with an aptitude and desire to learn more? Are you a creative, solution-oriented thinker? Do you have the courage to find new ways to tell the story, no matter the platform? Then CityNews is looking for you. We have an opening for a next level
full time video journalist position on the dynamic
CityNews Montreal team.
Responsibilities: - Pitches fresh, original stories
- Shoots, edits, reports and presents news stories on all platforms - including continuous posting to website, X, Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms, throughout the shift to engage audience
- Organizes material and writes engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Presents scripted and unscripted coverage live on-air and on other media platforms from remote locations and/or in-studio environment - including LIVE on social media platforms
- Generates compelling story ideas and knowledgeable contacts and responds to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
- Generates compelling multi-media content
- Posts to digital throughout the day and writes articles for web content
- Be fluent in social media trends with personal accounts and the knowledge to use it to generate stories and ideas
Qualifications: - Proven experience generating powerful, credible original content
- Proven experience operating a video camera and editing to deadlines
- Relevant degree / diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
- A person who relentlessly pursues a story beyond the headline
- A person who's not afraid to push for answers
- A person who truly understands multi-platform coverage and doesn't feel bound by the confines of a typical Television reporter package
- A person who won't let a dead end stop them from producing a compelling story
- Excellent knowledge of the cultural and political landscape of the city
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work well in a team environment
- Must be able to multi-task, deliver great content under tight deadlines and work well under pressure
- Ability to be flexible in a changing work environment
- Ability to consistently generate original content ideas
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends
- On air experience and live presentation experience
- Bilingual (French and English) to collaborate with colleagues on a national scale.
To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role. Schedule: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 1200, avenue McGill College , Montreal, QC
Travel Requirements: Up to 75%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & On-Air Talent
Requisition ID: 323790
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,