Producer

Eastlink; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is looking for a Producer in Northeastern Ontario. The role involves producing and directing productions, coordinating efficiencies, and fostering positive relationships within the community. A degree in Television Production or equivalent experience is preferred, along with television production experience and strong storytelling skills. This position may require flexible hours and working outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience in studio production, ENG/EFP, and multi-camera mobile production.
• Experience with contract and partnership management.
• A valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Produce, direct, edit productions to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Co-ordinate production efficiencies for maximum output.
• Foster positive working relationships within the programming department.

Skills

Television production experience

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Television Production or related

Tools

Avid editors

Production equipment

Job description

Producer

Designated office:

Eastlink

500 Barrydowne Road – Unit 15

Sudbury, Ontario

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Responsibilities

• Produce, direct, edit productions and ensure consistent compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Co-ordinate and develop efficiencies that will allow maximum output.
• Conduct pre-production and post-production meetings and program critiques.
• Foster positive working relationships within the programming department as well as with volunteers, other company departments, media partners, community leaders, local organizations, and elected officials.
• Seek out relevant community organizations and individuals to develop effective local programming.
• Comply with CRTC regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Television production experience is an asset.
• Degree in Television Production or post-secondary education in Television Production or Broadcasting, an asset.
• Experience in studio production, ENG/EFP, and multi-camera mobile production.
• Experience with non-linear Avid editors.
• Experience with storytelling and script writing.
• Experience with contract and partnership management.
• Knowledge of production equipment, edit suites, studio production and computer graphics.
• A valid driver’s license with good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong attention to detail an asset.
• Frequently required to lift heavy objects (e.g. 20 kilos)
• Frequently required to work outside year-round.
• Reside within the local cable system network.

Why Choose Eastlink?