Director-Switcher (French Services)

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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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This is a permanent full-time position. Shifts are primarily Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

The candidate may be required to work various shifts as needed including weekends.

This position which will be primarily assigned to Tljournaux (French news broadcast) produced at the Ottawa Production Centre may also contribute to other television regional productions/programs as well as national productions.

Please note that:

• This is a full-time permanent position.

• You will be required to work irregular hours: days and/or evenings including weekends.

Your role

In collaboration with Radio-Canadas editorial team you will be responsible for the direction and presentation of programs. You will also support hosts and journalists in the preparation production and editing of reports.

Specific responsibilities:

• Participate in the design planning editing and production of the newscast or segment.

• Design plan develop and direct the presentation elements and style of the newscast ensuring they align with the plan and concept.

• Monitor the progress of the daily plan with particular emphasis on the development of production elements and communicate any significant changes to journalists and the team.

• Manage and prepare graphics.

• Provide clear guidance to journalists participants and production team members throughout the show.

• Consult and coordinate with other specialists involved in the project to ensure audio and visual consistency as well as optimal creative and technical quality.

• Perform the switching and mixing of audio and video elements.

• Design audio and/or visual effects to achieve the creative and technical goals of the program.

• Provide feedback to journalists and the team to improve their performance.

• Finalize scripts select program elements and/or participants support journalists during remote reporting and take on the role of Production Assistant if necessary.

Required skills:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a college diploma in production and post-production techniques supplemented by seven (7) years of relevant practical experience

• Ability to work effectively under pressure for extended periods with multiple people

• Editorial judgment leadership and decision-making skills

• Initiative and autonomy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent command of French both spoken and written. Functional proficiency in English both spoken and written

• Good general knowledge and strong interest in a news environment

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Comfortable with computer tools

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• Knowledge of AVID production tools iNews and Ross Overdrive

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 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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