Video Producer, Creative Content Unit (On Site) (English Services)

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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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CBC has a permanent full-time opportunity based in Halifax to join our Atlantic Creative Content unit as a Video Producer.

You have experience in a media environment producing high impact arts and documentary content and are highly skilled in video editing shooting styles and techniques. You have experience in digital storytelling genres and producing high quality journalistic content. You are passionate about supporting the independent film community in Atlantic Canada. You are a problem solver and team player comfortable with helping creators shape their content in a collaborative and inclusive manner. You are knowledgeable about effective strategies for each digital and social platform as well as what works for a streaming service.

We are looking for a skilled visual storyteller and craft shooter whos fluent in what works for our regional documentary and arts streams who can make content that grows audiences and increases engagement.

Reporting to the Creative Content Unit Manager for the Atlantic Region Ken MacIntosh you will work closely with the Creative Content units Senior Producer Natalie Dobbin on documentaries produced for Land and Sea in the Maritimes and the Absolutely Canadian Documentaries from Atlantic Canada along with periodic special projects.

This role requires full time on site presence.

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-Conceive research develop and produce visual story ideas and concepts as well as shooting and editing both video and still images.

- Evaluate and provide feedback on documentary pitches.

-You help in the delivery and distribution of the content for linear television digital platforms streaming channels and social media.

- Your work will adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies standards and practices but there is latitude for initiative independent judgment and creativity. Occasionally there may be a requirement to coordinate the work of others.

Key Tasks:

- Conceives develops and produces videos for television online streaming and various social media platforms.

- Helps to determine or influence the editorial direction of a story. Takes direction from and works collaboratively with other content creators as required.

- Evaluates and provides feedback on documentary and other arts related video pitches.

- Develops story content including the researching writing and editing of written material as well as the style pace tempo and format.

- Performs visual research with the use of archives and databases and collects and maintains video and images for digital and all platforms.

- Performs location surveys and identifies special requirements such as audio lighting camera angles and production limitations.

- Coordinates production of live events as needed.

- Ensures that the material produced meets technical and aesthetic requirements for editing.

- Provides technical guidance expertise and support within the team focused on visual production techniques and digital workflows.

- Stays informed on and contributes to the development of new production methods using contemporary visual storytelling trends practices tools and techniques to continually improve CBCs content and best practices.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

- A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from university or college plus 5 years of practical and relevant experience in video and photo editing.

- Experience working with social and digital video in a news environment as well as the ability to think creatively in the production of video content.

- Familiarity with photo and video equipment -- including Canon DSLR and C cameras Sony PMW200 PXW-Z750 FX-9 and various still cameras and mobile devices -- and editing techniques and tools including Avid Media Composer Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop and After Effects.

- Experience using drone cameras and relevant drone certifications are considered an asset.

- Experience Preparing and exporting finished videos in required formats and aspect ratios (landscape square vertical) for assorted web and broadcast platforms as well as in-depth knowledge of various video codecs file delivery formats and file management best practices.

- Experience in storytelling with a demonstrated ability to recognize the nuances of a story.

- An interest in and knowledge of Atlantic provinces and their diverse communities.

- An understanding of video documentary and arts production.

- The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

- Ability to work effectively and simultaneously on multiple projects with varying deadlines.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- A strong sense of creativity initiative and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work throughout the complete production cycle.

-Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required including being deployed to out of town stories.

-Possession of a valid drivers license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company.

Please include a link to your online demo reel in your application. Your reel should be no more than 15 minutes in length and include portions of: At least one video that demonstrates originality and craft skill in cinematography. One video that demonstrates craft skill in editing and one video where you played a role in determining the editorial direction of the item in addition to cinematography and/or editing.

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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