SwitcherDirector (CMG)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Switcher/Director (CMG)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language) English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing)

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

Location: Toronto ON (On-site Full-time)

Department: CBC News Production Services

CBC News Production Services is seeking an experienced Switcher/Director to join our team in Toronto. As a team leader in the control room you are primarily responsible for taking newscasts to air utilizing the Ross Overdrive automation system. This role involves working collaboratively with editorial and production teams coding iNews lineups and executing the switching directing and mixing of all audio and video elements involved in the production through Ross Overdrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with production teams to plan and execute daily show requirements ensuring all work adheres to CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Programming policies and standards.
Provide anchors participants and members of the production crew with clear direction throughout the program.
Consult with other specialists involved in the program to ensure creative and technical quality throughout the production.
Perform live switching of video sources and mixing of audio and video elements such as graphics involved in the production through Ross Overdrive.
Ensure the technical quality of all newscast components.
Responsible for daily follow-ups and production reports.
Demonstrate leadership skills when participating in the planning development and execution of programs.
Assist and collaborate with fellow Switcher Directors in various situations.
Provide performance feedback to your team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a college diploma in production and post-production techniques plus five (5) years of practical and relevant control room experience.
Sound knowledge of the Ross Overdrive video switching systems.
Two (2) or more years of experience performing technical production and/or directing duties.
TV production experience in a news environment is essential.
Strong technical skills and troubleshooting ability.
Editorial judgement leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to work well under pressure for extended periods with multiple people during live broadcasts.
Ability to multitask self-motivated and self-directed.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset.

Work Environment and Schedule

You will report directly to the Manager of News Production Services.
Assignments may include CBC News Network regional newscasts from Torontos centralized control rooms The National CBC News Explore and/or other CBC/Radio-Canada News programs.
Flexibility in scheduling is a requirement as you will be required to work morning evening late-night weekend and holiday shifts.
You must be a sociable person who makes it easy to integrate into various teams and you embrace and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Work Arrangement: On-site position requiring regular workplace presence

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.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

Director

Position Title: Switcher/Director (CMG)Status of Employment:PermanentPosition Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage Skills:English (First Official Language) English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and ...