Videographer (French Services)

Position Title:
Videographer (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:
2025-07-02 11:5+ PM
Your role
We are looking for one full-time Videographer/editor to join our Ottawa team. The successful candidates 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.

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:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K+
Work Schedule:
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