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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.

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Saskatchewan Videographer (English Services)(On-Site)

Your role 

CBC Saskatchewan is looking for a full time permanent Regina-based Videographer to join our visual storytelling team. Videographers in our newsroom are a vital part of the strong editorial and production team that produces programs on our streaming, digital, social and TV platforms. This role requires someone that is a creative thinker and strong visual storyteller who brings original ideas and innovative video treatments to all platforms and has demonstrated skills capturing content at a high level. 

We are a diverse and inclusive region, a gold mine of interesting characters with stories that speak to the heart of our communities and cultures. Succeeding in this role will require a deep understanding of underrepresented communities and equity-deserving groups in Saskatchewan to help ensure that the images you choose reflect a diverse and contemporary Canada.

Under the general direction of News leadership, you will operate independently, or as part of the content teams to gather, edit, package, and distribute or deliver media for CBC’s platforms including CBC GEM, social media channels, CBC News website, television and. You will capture and edit audio, video and still images in a creative way to further CBC Saskatchewan’s creative visual storytelling. You care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions, and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion, and respectful work culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepares, aligns and sets up field cameras ensuring optimum visual and technical quality under prevailing conditions.
• Lights the subject or scene, composes and records program material using professional field equipment. Ensures both visual and aural material meets technical and aesthetic requirements for editing.
• Delivers all recorded materials and performs editing for all video platforms which could include linear broadcasting/ FAST channels, website, YouTube and TikTok.
• In the field, performs simple maintenance of equipment.
• Drives a motor vehicle on a daily basis and handles routine vehicle maintenance.
• Performs all or part of the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.
• As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks:
  • Ask questions of subjects being recorded.
  • Contribute to social media. 
  • Prepare documentation for international travel.  

Please note the work schedule can include working irregular hours to cover breaking news and events.

Your profile:

• Excellent level of technical knowledge and understanding of daily Television News production methods.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot Electronic News Gathering (ENG) camera and associated technology such as wireless microphones, lighting equipment, and communication tools.
• Ability to edit video/ audio using Non-Linear editing technology such as Adobe Premiere or Avid Media Composer in both an office or remote setting.
• Strong image composition skills in videography, still photography and editing.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude.
• Strong team player with experience and/or willingness to work with new reporters to help them develop their on-camera skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for telling standalone visual stories which may require an ability to conduct interviews and make editorial decisions of visual treatments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Ability and willingness to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, as well as extended hours for unforeseen overtime.
• Experience with multi-camera production is an asset.
• Possession of a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a post-secondary education and three (3) years of relevant experience in TV and media arts.

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.
 
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.

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