Videographer

Global News; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Durham is a full-time videographer role within the news team. Reporting to the News Director, you will generate engaging content for broadcast and online, mainly on weekdays with possible evenings and weekends.

You will generate and pitch story ideas, chase, write, shoot, produce and edit, and post updates online as stories develop. You’ll also use graphics to enhance storytelling and build a network of Durham region news contacts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Broadcast Journalism, or related field.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Camera experience and familiarity with non-linear editing.
• Ability to handle tight deadlines and breaking news.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generating and pitching original story ideas.
• Chasing, writing, shooting, producing, and editing original news stories for broadcast and online.
• Posting updates online as a story develops.
• Creatively using production graphics to enhance storytelling.
• Establishing and maintaining a network of news contacts in the Durham region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Video shooting

Writing

Editing

Non-linear editing

Deadline pressure

Team player

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in Broadcast Journalism, or related field

Job description

Global Durham is currently seeking a full-time Videographer to join the news team.

Reporting to the News Director, the successful candidate will be required to generate engaging content for broadcast and online, primarily on weekdays and can include evenings and weekends.

This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

• Generating, and pitching original story ideas.
• Chasing, writing, shooting, producing, and editing original news stories for Global Durham broadcast and globalnews.ca while meeting multiple daily deadlines.
• Posting updates online as a story is being developed.
• Creatively using production graphics and other visual elements to enhance storytelling.
• Establishing and maintaining a network of news contacts throughout the Durham region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Previous work experience in broadcast and online journalism.
• Post-secondary education in Broadcast Journalism, or related field.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.
• Camera experience and familiarity with non-linear editing.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technology and workflows.
• The ability to effectively solve problems and troubleshooting while dealing with the unexpected.
• Ability to handle the demands and pressure of tight deadlines and breaking news.
• Proven ability as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Valid class “G” driver’s license with clean driving abstract.