Position Title:

Videojournalist (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. 
 
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-08-04 11:59 PM

Your role

The Lower St. Lawrence team is seeking a videojournalist for our Rivière-du-Loup office. 

We’re looking for a skilled storyfinder, storyteller and shooter to fill this position based in Rivière‑du‑Loup. This role requires a creative mind and proven skills in covering current affairs, building a network of contacts and developing original content to be deployed across all our platforms. You should be able to travel around the region and be comfortable appearing on air. You should also be able to produce and shoot your own items. As part of the Lower St. Lawrence team, you'll research, gather, package and present material for all platforms. You'll have to edit your own video, cover stories for our radio and digital platforms and work flexible hours, often independently and without ongoing supervision.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from university plus three years of practical and relevant experience, or a community college diploma plus five years of practical and relevant experience).

Skills:

Solid storytelling skills.

Comfortable and dynamic on-air presence.

Excellent interviewing skills.

Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments.

Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment, often in unexpected overtime situations.

Strong knowledge of the Lower St. Lawrence region and its issues. 

Be flexible to work regularly for television, radio and/or digital platforms.

Valid driver’s license.

Creative problem-solving skills.

Highly creative, imaginative, and a motivated team player and self-starter

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Please include a link to your demo in your cover letter.

 
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to the following: 

Interview.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

185 Blvd René Lepage E., Rimouski, Quebec, G5L 1P2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time