Videographer - Editor (French Services)

Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Videographer-Editor to join their Ottawa team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for producing innovative visual content for current affairs programming while ensuring high technical standards. This position requires a bilingual professional who thrives under pressure and possesses strong photography and editing skills. Join a collaborative environment where your creativity can shine, and contribute to stories that resonate with Canadians. If you are passionate about media and storytelling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ specialized experience in news or remote broadcasting.
• Excellent technical knowledge of television production methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up field cameras for optimum quality.
• Edit long-form news programs and create new visual material.

Skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Photography

Video Editing

Understanding of picture composition

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Community college diploma in television arts

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Avid NewsCutter

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Two-way radios

Dejero

Teradek

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Position Title

Videographer - Editor (French Services)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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

2025-05-06 11:59 PM

Your role

We are looking for one full-time Videographer/Editor to join our Ottawa team. The successful candidate will perform tasks as specialist in production, contributing creatively to programming by frequently composing distinctive visuals within the scope and time constraints of the program. The candidate must be bilingual, be good photographer, and be prepared to contribute extensively to programming. The candidate will also perform specialized editing tasks in the production of current affairs programming, contributing creatively by frequently producing distinctive and innovative material.

Work is performed according to accepted CBC/Radio-Canada or industry standards. There is a wide latitude for independent action, judgment and initiative. Duties are performed under the direction of program or other personnel, but there will be requirements to work without immediate supervision.

Work is usually performed within established program formats and under high pressure.

Key Tasks

• Prepare, align and set up field cameras, ensuring optimum visual and technical quality under prevailing conditions.
• Light the subject or scene; compose and record program material using a handheld camera. Ensure both visual and aural material meets technical and aesthetic requirements for editing.
• Deliver all recorded materials, including shortlists.
• In the field, perform simple maintenance of equipment.
• Drive a motor vehicle daily.
• As assigned or required, may perform any or all of the following tasks: ask scripted questions of subjects being recorded; prepare documentation for international travel.
• Participate in all stages of planning, production and packaging of the programs.
• Edit long-form news programs.
• Create and add new visual material.
• Create, edit and mix new audio elements.
• Regularly add textures and effects to images, text and fonts by selecting visual effects existing within the hardware or software.
• Perform all or part of the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.
• As someone who supports our programming activities, you are adept at understanding client needs and designing and implementing creative solutions. You take interest in anticipating future trends and strive to keep us at the forefront of broadcast technology – all to ensure we can deliver our programming to our audiences how, when and where they want it.
  
  

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• Community college diploma in television arts, or equivalent industry experience
• Excellent level of technical knowledge and understanding of daily television program production methods
• Three (3) years’ specialized experience in the news field or remote broadcasting
• Bilingualism (English and French)
• Understanding of picture composition and single-camera lighting
• Experience with (live) television and daily news
• Good knowledge of current events and Canadian politics
• Good IT and new technology knowledge (FTP, NGCN, iPhone, mirrorless camera, etc.) - an asset
• Knowledge of social media - an asset
• Experience with two-way radios, double-ender kits, Dejero, Teradek, and voice recording devices
• Experience with camera work in a studio or multi-camera live environment
• Ability to edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems; proficiency with Avid Media Composer and Avid NewsCutter
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects- an asset
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Valid passport and willingness to undertake assignments involving travel internationally and domestically, including high-risk areas such as war or riot zones
• HEAT (war zone) training - an asset
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude
• Leadership skills and the ability to pursue the acquisition of story elements with minimum supervision, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, quality and creativity
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems creatively; proven initiative
• Ability to work various shifts; flexibility and willingness to work frequent and extended periods of unforeseen overtime, including weekends
  
  

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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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 [e-mail].

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 interest. In 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:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number Of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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