Videojournalist; English Services; On Site

Position Title

Video journalist (English Services) (On Site)

• Permanent
• Full‑time on‑site presence
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  541 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2G1
• Number of Openings: 1

• English – Reading (C – Advanced), Speaking (C – Advanced), Writing (B – Intermediate)
• French – Reading (E – Exempt), Speaking (E – Exempt), Writing (E – Exempt); excellent proficiency in both French and English required

ICI Radio‑Canada Manitoba seeks a cross‑platform video journalist based in Winnipeg. The primary working language is French. Your responsibilities include developing a digital content offering and producing stories for television, radio, and digital platforms.

• Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources to stay current on issues and events relevant to the coverage area.
• Gather information from diverse sources.
• Be knowledgeable about topics that engage young francophones and francophiles across the province.
• Analyze facts and information gathered, draw conclusions, and identify issues requiring further investigation.
• Arrange for and conduct interviews.
• Decide which elements should be included in an item, their order, length, and sequence, and determine transitions between elements.
• Develop shot lists and sequences that contribute to the focus and mood of the story.
• Prepare, align, set up, and operate an ENG/EFP unit, smartphone, and ancillary equipment, ensuring optimal audio, video, and technical quality under prevailing conditions.
• Understand digital media and consumption patterns of digital users.
• Light the subject or scene, compose program visual material using a handheld camera, and ensure that the material meets technical and aesthetic requirements for editing.
• Deliver all recorded materials, including shot lists and sequences.
• Edit recorded items with available editing systems.
• Prepare and write scripts, continuity notes, and headlines.
• Report the story on camera or in voice‑over form.
• Be flexible to work regularly across television, radio, and/or digital platforms.
• Drive a motor vehicle as required by the job.

• Education and experience equivalent to a university degree plus three years of practical, relevant experience; or community college diploma plus five years of experience.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills on both digital and broadcast media.
• Comfort with live reporting.
• Bilingualism (English and French) required.
• Knowledge of Manitoba, local and Franco‑Manitoban communities, provincial politics, and related issues an asset.
• Sensitivity to Canada’s French‑speaking communities.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio‑Canada journalistic and programming policies.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and be a strong self‑starter.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work in a high‑stress, tight‑deadline environment.
• Experience managing multiple stories simultaneously.
• Understanding of the public broadcaster’s role and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with in‑house production tools (Dalet, Media Central, iNEWS, Scoop, and Hindenburg) an asset.
• Experience as a video journalist an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets CBC/Radio‑Canada’s insurance requirements.

Applicants must provide a link to an online demo and articles. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing and will undergo a background check, which includes a mandatory criminal record check. CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs, please email

All applicants are thanked for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Advancing candidates will complete the necessary background checks.