Indigenous Video Journalist
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 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.
Who We're Looking For
CityNews 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.
What You'll Do
- Generate compelling multi‑platform content for CityNews and 24/7
- Gather and verify information through interview, observation, and research
- Shoot, screen, select, and edit material from internal and external sources
- Write engaging, relevant, and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Present scripted and unscripted content live on‑air and on other media platforms from remote locations
- Respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
- Maintain knowledgeable contacts and develop reliable sources
- Be fluent in social media trends with active accounts
- Have a desire to learn other roles across Rogers Media
What You'll Bring
- A passion for news and visual storytelling – understanding what makes a great story and 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.
Additional Supports for Indigenous Employees
- Financial support for French language training and videographer skill development.
- 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.
- The Gord Downie‑Chanie Wenjack Legacy Space Program.
To protect our people, brand, and assets, a pre‑employment background check will be conducted. All candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and driver’s abstract may be required depending on the role.
Schedule: Full time, shift variable.
Location: 1200 Av. McGill College, # 1620 (904), Montreal, QC.
Work requirements: None.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies will be considered, and we work with candidates experiencing a disability to ensure they have what they need to be at their best.
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