Ottawa Videographer - French Services (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The CBC/Radio-Canada Centre de production de Radio-Canada in Ottawa is seeking a videographer for the French Services team. You will shoot and edit news stories and programs, delivering visually compelling content in line with CBC standards.

This full-time on-site role requires bilingual English/French proficiency, strong technical skills with professional equipment, and the ability to work under deadlines, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience shooting and editing news stories for TV and digital platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of digital production and news program methods, including lighting and composition.
• Ability to shoot on Sony PDW-750, Sony A7S, and iPhone devices.
• Proficient editing on Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Excellent French language skills with strong English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, align and set up field cameras to ensure optimal visual and technical quality.
• Light scenes and record material with handheld cameras meeting technical and aesthetic standards.
• Process and edit all recorded material for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance in the field.
• Shoot stills for CBC platforms and craft stories with the team.
• Contribute to social media content and infographics as needed.

Skills

Shooting and editing

Single-camera lighting

Camera operation

French language proficiency

English language proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Community college graduation in television arts

Tools

Sony PDW-750

Sony A7S

iPhone

Avid Media Composer

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The CBC/Radio-Canada Centre de production de Radio-Canada in Ottawa is seeking a videographer for the French Services team. You will shoot and edit news stories and programs, delivering visually compelling content in line with CBC standards.

This full-time on-site role requires bilingual English/French proficiency, strong technical skills with professional equipment, and the ability to work under deadlines, including nights and weekends.