Video Producer, YouTube - CBC Entertainment, Factual & Sports (English Services) (Hybrid)

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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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Please note: This role is a one-year contract position based in the Toronto Broadcasting Centre (with the ability to telework some days) and will require working evenings and weekends as per production needs.

There are two positions available.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CBCs Entertainment Factual and Sports unit is looking for a skilled and dynamic YouTube Video Producer to help grow CBCs YouTube presence. One role will primarily work on the main CBC YouTube channel and another role will be focused on the CBC Music YouTube channel. Both roles will have the opportunity to assist other entertainment YouTube channels as required.

The Video Producer will conceptualize edit and produce long mid- and short-form YouTube videos to be published on the main CBC channel and other relevant CBC YouTube channels. The position is also responsible for re-versioning relevant videos from other platforms (g. TikTok and Instagram vertical video) for YouTube Shorts.

The role primarily focuses on the producing and editing of YouTube videos but the ability to shoot and package high-quality video is a strong asset.

The Video Producer will also work on other areas of maintaining the YouTube channels with the key roles and responsibilities listed below.

The successful candidate will have a high fluency in the YouTube mediascape including a deep understanding of audience format packaging and distribution trends and best practices on the platform. They must also have strong storytelling skills that translate into the YouTube space. For instance if you must understand the importance of thumbnails what a hook is or how to retain an audience within a video.

The role will require the successful candidate to work during some weekends or evenings.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create YouTube video content:

  • Gather capture edit and manipulate content.

  • Encode and upload videos.

  • Create maintain or contribute to channel publishing schedules and calendars.

  • Book facilities and equipment required for production.

  • Create and package YouTube Shorts from other vertical video platforms.

  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders in video delivery QA and acceptance processes and transcribers to manage caption workflow.

• Develop video content including researching interviewing writing and/or editing of material. Determine the style pace tempo and format of the videos.

• Decide which elements should be included in a video their order length sequence and transitions.

• Stay on top of YouTube analytics every day to assess and establish trends in audience viewing and modify the approach accordingly.

• Liaise with various co-ordinating digital producers and programming stakeholders.

• Recommend and implement video SEO and YouTube best practices.

• Participates in the preparation of team objectives. Executes against strategic audience development and revenue opportunities. Share best practices.

• Assist with Content ID and YouTube monetization policies as required.

• Other duties as required including performing the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires university degree plus five years experience of which three must involve work in media or a closely related industry involving professional video production.

• Must have proven and demonstrated experience creating high-quality video segments for YouTube and experience editing and optimizing social videos.

• Must have proven and demonstrated experience within the social video and YouTube landscapes

• Must have knowledge and experience of best practices tools and processes for publishing original online video and repurposing audio/video content. Including

  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - specifically Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects and Photoshop or equivalent software.

  • Technical knowledge on how to use YouTube Studio and Content ID

• Knowledge and interest in CBC Gem and/or CBC Music programming is an asset.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Job requires a university degree or equivalent.

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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