Overview
Videographer; French Services; On Site Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Radio-Canada
Position: Videographer (French Services) (On Site)
Position Title
Videographer (French Services) (On Site)
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)
Your role
We are looking for a Videographer to join the Radio-Canada Colombie‑Britannique team in Vancouver. You will be assigned primarily to the weekend shift and perform tasks related to shooting and editing news items and programs in accordance with CBC/Radio‑Canada standards. Duties are performed under the guidance of the Host/Producer for the weekend Téléjournal newscasts, and the Operations Producer, with occasional independent work.
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, ensuring both visual and aural material meets technical and esthetic requirements for editing.
- Deliver all recorded materials and perform editing.
- In the field, perform basic maintenance on equipment.
- Shoot stills for our digital platforms.
Additional Tasks
- Ask scripted questions of subjects being recorded.
- Contribute to social media.
- Craft stories, working with other team members.
- Help produce info graphic content.
This role requires full‑time on‑site presence.
What You Bring Objective Criteria
- Technical knowledge and understanding of daily television and digital program production methods. Understanding of picture composition and single‑camera lighting.
- Knowledge generally gained through community college graduation in television arts, or equivalent industry experience.
- Two (2) years of specialized professional experience shooting and editing French‑language news stories.
- Ability to edit recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems, such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Ability to shoot footage using Sony cameras (700 series, Alpha series, FX series) and iPhones.
- Excellent command of French (French‑speaking work environment).
- Passion for details.
- Proficient knowledge of production resource equipment, routers and recording gear at the Vancouver station.
- Resourcefulness to find solutions to maintenance issues when specialized staff are not around.
- Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work various shift patterns, including overnights and weekends, often in unexpected overtime situations.
Subjective Criteria
- Ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Highly creative, imaginative problem‑solver and motivated self‑starter.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative problem‑solving skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and innovative thinking.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Primary Location
700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A2
Number Of Openings
1
Work Schedule
Full time
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. We may only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever‑changing makeup of our country. We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued, and extend to all services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.
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
Employee Conduct
You are invited to consult the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
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Title: Videographer; French Services; On Site
Company: Radio-Canada
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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