Videographer (French Services) (On Site)

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

English French

Language Skills:

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.

Unposting Date:

:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role

Radio-Canada Colombie-Britannique is seeking Vancouver-based videographers for recurring short-term contracts. Successful candidates must be available on-call for both weekday and weekend shifts primarily during the day. As a videographer you will perform tasks related to shooting and editing news items and 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 guidance 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.

What you bring

Objective criteria:

Technical knowledge and understanding of daily television and digital program production methods including an understanding of picture composition and single-camera lighting.
Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in television arts or equivalent industry experience.
Three 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 Adobe Premiere Pro and vMix.
Hands-on experience with Sony cameras (FX and A7 series Z750) an asset.
Excellent command of French (French-speaking work environment).
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.
Intermediate oral writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB).
Valid drivers license.
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 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.

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.

Primary Location:

700 Hamilton Street Vancouver British Columbia V6B 4A2

Work Schedule:

Part time

Position Title: Status of Employment:Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)Position Language Requirement:English FrenchLanguage Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishment...