Videographer (French Services) (On Site)

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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 Videographer to work at our Regina station for Radio-Canada Saskatchewan. As Videographer you will perform tasks as a specialist in production contributing creatively to programming by frequently composing distinctive visuals within the scope and time constraints of the program. You will work primarily for news and current affairs programs. Work is generally performed according to accepted CBC/Radio-Canada or industry standards but there is latitude for independent action judgment and initiative. Duties are performed under the direction of program or other personnel 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 a DSLR or a mobile device. Ensure both visual and aural material meets technical and aesthetic requirements for editing.
• Deliver all recorded materials and perform editing.
• In the field perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Shoot stills and video for our digital platforms.

As assigned or required 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.
• Perform radio presentation and technical assistance for television and digital.
• Depending on your skills help produce infographic content.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Objective criteria:

• Technical knowledge and understanding of daily television and digital program production methods including an understanding of picture composition and single-camera lighting as well as digital production in both horizontal and vertical formats.
• Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in television arts or equivalent industry experience.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of specialized experience in the news field or remote broadcasting.
• Ability to edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems such as Avid Media Composer Avid NewsCutter Apple iMovie Final Cut Pro vMix or Adobe Premiere Pro an asset.
• Good oral and written of the working language: French
• Intermediate written proficiency advanced oral and reading proficiency in English (BCC).
• Valid drivers 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 leadership skills and the ability to pursue the acquisition of story elements with minimum supervision ensuring a high degree of accuracy quality and creativity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Highly creative imaginative problem-solver and motivated self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative.

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 .

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 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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