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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.

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Your Role

We are looking for a Videographer to join the Radio-Canada Colombie-Britannique team in Vancouver. Based on current plans, you will be assigned primarily to the weekend shift.

You will perform tasks related to shooting and editing news items and programs in accordance with accepted CBC/Radio-Canada standards. Duties are performed under the guidance of the Host/Producer for the weekend Téléjournal newscasts, as well as of the Operations Producer, but there may be requirements to work without immediate supervision. Work is usually performed within established program formats and under high pressure.

Key Tasks:

• Prepare, align and set up field cameras, ensuring optimum visual and technical quality under prevailing conditions.
• Light the subject or scene; compose and record program material using a handheld camera. Ensure both visual and aural material meets technical and esthetic requirements for editing.
• Deliver all recorded materials and perform editing.
• In the field, perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Shoot stills for our digital platforms.

As assigned or required, you may perform any or all of the following tasks:

• Ask scripted questions of subjects being recorded.
• Contribute to social media.
• Craft stories, working with other team members.
• Help produce infographic content.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

What You Bring:

Objective criteria:

• Technical knowledge and understanding of daily television and digital program production methods. Understanding of picture composition and single-camera lighting.
• Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in television arts, or equivalent industry experience.
• Two (2) years of specialized professional experience shooting and editing French-language news stories.
• Ability to edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems, such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Ability to shoot footage using Sony cameras (700 series, Alpha series, FX series) and iPhones.
• Excellent command of French essential (French-speaking work environment).
• Advanced oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (CCC).
• Passion for details.
• Proficient knowledge of production resource equipment, routers and recording gear at the Vancouver station.
• Resourcefulness to find solutions to maintenance issues when specialized staff are not around.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work various shift patterns, including overnights and weekends, often in unexpected overtime situations.

Subjective criteria:

• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Highly creative, imaginative problem-solver and motivated self-starter. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and innovative thinking.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 [email protected].
 
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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