Responsibilities:

• Cover events for TV and digital, conduct interviews, write texts
• Shoot his or her own images; set up / edit / light and produce news reports for both TV and digital
• Propose and develop original subjects to cover; able to stay removed from the news
• Maintain a network of contacts
• Configure and use live equipment as needed
• Follow editorial standards and guidelines regarding accuracy, ethics and legal issues
• Ensure equipment and mobile are in good working order
• Other assigned tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, film, communications or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of experience in TV / Web
• Proven experience in news reporting and ability to perform in front of the camera
• Have a good knowledge of digital formats – particularly video – be familiar with narrative styles such as gonzo journalism and new journalism
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, and knowledge of local, national and international news and current events
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Good understanding of social networks and the audience
• Proven filming and editing abilities
• Proven organizational skills, and ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines
• Good editorial judgment; demonstrated ability to produce original and enterprising news reports
• Ability to manage new and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of iNews an asset
• Valid driver’s licence and good record
• Bilingualism asset