Job Description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location Whitehorse

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading) -
Language Skill Level (Writing) -
Language Skill Level (Speaking) -

Status of Employment Permanent
Work schedule(s) Full-time




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.

Your role


CBC North is looking for someone to lead and inspire our visual journalism in the Yukon. We\xe2\x80\x99re searching for someone who\xe2\x80\x99s curious, collaborative, who wants to learn and who loves to produce multi-platform stories with compelling visuals, rich audio and great writing. We are seeking a skilled, visual journalist who can shoot and edit video and still photography to engage with and reflect the stories, the people, their cultures, their diversity, their hopes and dreams, their concerns, challenges and ideas.

The Yukon is changing and now, perhaps more than ever, it\xe2\x80\x99s important to document and understand these shifts, put them into context, to listen and help tell the stories of the new North of 60. We\'re seeing a rise in the rights and influence of Indigenous Peoples, emergent immigrant communities and a major transition in the territorial economy. With this position, there will be opportunities to learn, travel and build a career in and with the North.
Our ideal candidate is a thoughtful and innovative thinker who champions original and inclusive ideas and treatments. You\xe2\x80\x99re determined, creative and constantly look for new ways to work, connect and reflect. You\xe2\x80\x99ve also got great interpersonal skills: you listen; you\xe2\x80\x99re sensitive; you anticipate and enthusiastically engage. You have a proven ability to contribute to daily programming. You can build a broad network of diverse contacts. You also have solid on-air presentation skills and you\xe2\x80\x99re comfortable with the demands of live programming. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience in visual journalism and mentoring others.

You\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take creative risks, and you inspire others to do the same. You thrive on working as part of a team. You appreciate the role of local news to our audiences. You work to promote an inclusive and respectful work culture. You have a solid understanding of the diverse cultures of Northern Canada.

Assigned primarily as a Video Journalist, your objective is to research, gather and analytically report information and perspective from various sources and raise issues requiring further investigation and accountability. You will be expected to gather, produce and present material, on a daily basis, for Northbeat, CBC North\xe2\x80\x99s pan-Northern video news program, for our social media platforms and for CBC\xe2\x80\x99s new streaming channel, Explore.

As a multi-platform media outlet, you will also be asked to contribute to all our platforms, including audio and the web. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have opportunities to work on longer-term projects, to learn new skills and to grow, both professionally and personally.

Your work will be governed by CBC\'s journalistic and broadcasting policy and protocols, ensuring that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

Based in Whitehorse, you will operate under the general direction of CBC Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s executive producer and assignment producer. You will also work closely with the editorial and production team of Northbeat.


We are looking for a candidate with the following:

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  A demonstrated understanding of the Yukon and pan-Northern political and cultural landscapes.
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  Ability to solve problems independently and in-group discussions (openness to new ideas and approaches).
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  Initiative, flexibility, creativity and curiosity.
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  Experience with both cross-cultural and trauma-informed reporting.
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  A post-secondary degree or community college relevant course or study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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  A portfolio of work demonstrating fluency as a visual journalist and experience working with video, camera and audio equipment, both with shooting and editing.
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  Experience with visual storytelling on social media.
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  Comfort working with new tools and technologies.
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  Knowledge of editing software like Adobe or Avid would be an asset.
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  Knowledge of lighting would be an asset.
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  A comfortable on-air presence.
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  An ability to generate original story ideas with both traditional and new broadcast storytelling techniques.
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  Strong organizational skills; ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently and meet multiple deadlines and handle multiple story chases.
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  Experience in booking interview guests, developing lines of questioning, writing focused introductions and preparing and writing tape segments.
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  Strong computer skills.
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  Demonstrated writing skills.
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  Knowledge of web writing, writing scripts for TV, radio or news would be a strong asset.
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  Great attitude and interpersonal communication skills to engage with colleagues and with community members to conduct on-camera interviews.
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  Must possess a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and satisfactory driving record.
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  Ability to work a variety of shifts, which may include unpredictable overtime situations, weekends and evenings, often independently and without supervision.

Please include a link to samples of your work in your cover letter.


Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.


If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.




Job Posting Date Jan 6, 2023, 12:07:35 PM
Unposting Date Jan 20, 2023, 10:59:00 PM