Videographer (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title

Status of Employment: Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement

Language Skills

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

2025-04-24 11:59 PM

This role requires on site presence.

The CBC Nova Scotia team is looking to expand our roster of casual talent for the position of ENG Videographer. Shifts will be based on need and could be occasional days every few weeks, or more consistent for vacation coverage and backfilling sick leave.

Your role

You will perform tasks as a specialist in ENG video production while actively contributing creatively to storytelling by frequently composing distinctive visuals within the scope and time constraints of the program’s on-air schedule.

We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualifications:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a post-secondary education and 3 years of relevant experience in TV and media arts.
• Excellent level of technical knowledge and understanding of daily Television News production methods. This includes understanding picture composition and single camera lighting.
• Ability to operate an Electronic News Gathering (ENG) camera and associated technology such as wireless microphones, lighting equipment, and communication tools.
• Ability to edit video/audio using non-linear editing technology such as Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere in both an office or remote setting.
• Ability and willingness to handle technical operation (camera/audio/troubleshooting) for remote locations on daily TV newscasts.
• Strong skills in both picture composition when using the camera as well as content presentation during the editing process.
• A strong team player with experience and/or willingness to work with new reporters to help them develop their on-camera skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to ask scripted questions of people being recorded or interviewed.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to pursue the acquisition of story elements with minimum supervision ensuring a high degree of accuracy, quality and creativity.
• Experience with LIVE television and daily news is an asset. Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• Experience with double-ender kits, voice recording devices and iPhones is an asset.
• Experience with camera work in a studio or multi-camera live environment is an asset.

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.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

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

6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7

Work Schedule

Part time