Video Journalist, Punjabi (One-Year Contract)

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 we 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. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

If you speak Punjabi fluently and have a passion for news, OMNI wants to meet you. We are looking for a talented Vancouver-based Video Journalist who will deliver stories that resonate with Canada’s Punjabi community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism and a passion for storytelling.  This is a one-year contract position.

What you will do…

• Find original stories that reflect and resonate with the Punjabi community in Canada

• Shoot, edit, report and present news impacting the Punjabi community

• Present scripted and unscripted coverage, live and recorded, from in-studio and remote locations

• Organize material and write engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards

• Collaborate with a diverse team of innovative journalists at OMNI and Rogers Sports and Media

• Create content for special programming including mini-series and documentaries

• Liaise with regional and national assignment desks to work through story assignments

• Work independently in the field

• Build a strong network of contacts within the community

• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring…

• Speak, read and write fluently in Punjabi and English

• Proven experience operating a video camera and editing

• Adaptability, creativity and a willingness to think outside the box  

• Attention to detail and multitasking

• Passion to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Fluent in the digital news space with an ability to identify trending stories on social media

• Experience with live news and field production are assets

• A broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent experience

• A team-focused attitude

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Weekend
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 180 West 2nd Avenue (810), Vancouver, BC
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News
Requisition ID: 288571

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Posting Notes:  No Selection