Supervising Technician, Multiplatform Content (French Services) (On Site)

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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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Your role

Radio-Canada Colombie-Britannique is seeking a Supervising Technician based in this role you will be responsible for filming and editing on a regular basis while providing creative leadership to the operations team. We are looking for an innovator who can help modernize our filming and editing workflows and elevate our visual storytelling.

You will work under the supervision of the Operations Producer with support from platform-specific producers for individual projects. As a subject matter expert you will also be expected to work independently and provide guidance to colleagues.

Key tasks:

• Participate in all stages of planning production and packaging of audiovisual items.

• Capture high-quality video primarily using Sony cameras and mobile devices (iPhones).

• Edit video content primarily using Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Perform editing for Vidéojournal newscasts.

• Develop and share workflows for new shooting editing and streaming formats for video.

• Adapt and export edits across different platforms (digital radio TV).

• Work with maintenance staff to ensure the smooth operation of field editing equipment (laptops).

• Provide expert advice and support to operations colleagues on relevant systems.

• Train new staff members and update department management on their progress. Organize training sessions.

• Be able to pursue the acquisition of story elements with minimum supervision ensuring a high degree of accuracy quality and creativity.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

What You Bring:

Objective criteria:

• Technical knowledge and understanding of daily television radio and digial video program production methods. Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in multimedia arts.

• Four (4) years experience working in editing or the media arts.

• Ability to edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Excellent command of French (French-speaking work environment).

• Passion for details.

• Resourcefulness to find solutions to maintenance issues when specialized staff are not around.

• Intermediate oral writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB).

• Valid drivers licence.

• 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.

• Leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Highly creative imaginative problem-solver and motivated self-starter.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.

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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