Indigenous Video Journalists

Indigenous Video Journalists #: JG34882 City News (Rogers Sports & Media)

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia

Posted:
December 17, 2025

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.

City News is seeking Indigenous journalists to join an all-Indigenous news team spanning the country. Be part of an Indigenous-led team charting its own path and building something great. Working in our television newsrooms, you will bring an Indigenous lens to reporting on all local issues and topics, as well as focusing on storytelling related to Indigenous communities and peoples. To be part of this team, you must be a member of one or more of the following three groups of Indigenous peoples:
First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, or Inuit.

• Generates compelling multi-platform content for City News and 680 NEWS
• Gathers and verifies factual information through interview, observation, and research
• Shoots, screens, selects and edits material from internal and external sources
• Writes engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Presents scripted and unscripted content live on-air and on other media platforms from remote locations
• Responds to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Has knowledgeable contacts and has the capacity to develop reliable sources
• Fluent in social media trends with active accounts
• A desire to learn other roles across Rogers Media

• Access to a formal Employee Family Assistance Plan
• Tax exemptions for First Nations living or working on reserve
• Traditional Indigenous Practice Leave
• A company that is part of the Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program via Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
• An executive leadership team that humbly supports a corporate journey toward truth & reconciliation
• An Indigenous Peoples Network – an internal support network for Indigenous employees and Indigenous cultural preservation
• Gord Downie-Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space Program

• A passion for news and visual storytelling - understanding what makes a great story and knowing how to tell it.
• A keen interest in local news of all kinds, including spot news and breaking news.
• Strong experience in reporting on Indigenous issues and communities.
• A self-starter, willing to lead with curiosity and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver for multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (as required).
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record required.

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.