Videographer (English Services)

Job Family Media Production

Primary Location Vancouver

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading)
- Language Skill Level (Writing)
- Language Skill Level (Speaking) Status of Employment Permanent

Work schedule(s) Full-time

**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.

**Your role**
- CBC Vancouver is looking for a Videographer to join our visual storytelling team. This is a permanent position assigned to Monday to Friday, but shift days and times may vary. You are a vital part of the strong editorial and production team that produces programs on our streaming, digital, social and our TV platforms. You will be a creative thinker and visual storyteller who brings original ideas and innovative treatments to all platforms and has demonstrated skills capturing content at a high level with a digital and TV mindset. You will have strong ties to, and a deep understanding of, underrepresented communities and equity-deserving groups in Vancouver and you will ensure that the images you choose reflect a diverse and contemporary Canada.- Under the general direction of News leadership, you will operate independently, or as part of the content teams to research, gather, edit, package, and distribute or deliver media for CBC’s platforms including CBC GEM, social media channels, CBC News website, radio, and television. You will capture and edit audio, video and still images in a creative way to further Vancouver’s creative visual storytelling. You care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions, and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion, and respectful work culture.-
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to a post-secondary education and 3 years of relevant experience in TV, Media Arts, News, Documentary or Remote Broadcasting.
- Excellent level of technical knowledge and understanding of daily video news production methods.
- 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 and/or audio using professional grade non-linear editing software in both a production facility or in the field.
- In depth knowledge of a variety of professional cinema, broadcast and prosumer video cameras.
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced lighting techniques
- Demonstrated skills in still photography and photo editing
- Advanced Drone Pilot certificate considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of visual storytelling, including both picture composition when using the camera and content presentation during the editing process.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, including excellent collaboration, communication, interpersonal and creative problem solving skills.
- A strong team player with a willingness to work with journalists and producers of all experience levels to help them develop their on-camera and visual storytelling skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to pursue the acquisition of story elements with minimum supervision ensuring a high degree of accuracy, quality and creativity.
- Ability to operate alone and ask scripted and spontaneous follow-up questions of people being recorded or interviewed.
- Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
- Ability to work in a sometimes stressful, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude.
- Experience with live multi camera event production or sports broadcasts is an asset.
- Ability and willingness to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, including extended hours for unforeseen overtime.
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
- Ability and willingness to travel on short notice and to remote locations.
- Ability to travel to US or Internationally if required.**Please include a link to your website, blog or video reel in your cover letter.**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,