Position Title:

Production Designer/Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

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:

2025-03-05 11:59 PM

Your role

We are looking for a production designer/editor in Sherbrooke to support our digital production. In this role, you will report to the Senior Director, Content Development and Production in the Eastern Townships.

We are seeking a versatile individual with a high level of creativity and solid experience in video design and digital production. As a production designer/editor, you will be responsible for designing and establishing the production of audiovisual digital products and adding original and unique value to meet the desired objectives and editorial intentions. To succeed in this role, you must be proactive, capable of working in a team under pressure, while maintaining excellent working relationships with your colleagues. You should also have an excellent understanding of the digital world, both in terms of its content and formats.

More specifically, you will be required to:

Design and establish the technical and artistic elements that make up the editing and visual effects of digital products to meet production needs.

Achieve the desired objectives through the graphic design of digital products.

Present the product to relevant stakeholders at agreed stages, and collaborate in its evaluation to identify potential improvements and guide the final direction of the product.

Contribute to all phases of planning and production to ensure the objectives are met.

Develop and design shots and visual effects using original camera angles and framing.

Prepare, transport, install, adjust, and operate cameras and related audio equipment to ensure proper filming, including image composition and camera movements.

Advise and consult with technical and production staff on the best technical and artistic production methods to achieve desired results.

Design and carry out lighting and sound capture, if necessary.

Evaluate and ensure technical quality control throughout the entire activity and its results.

Listen to, view, and select sound, audiovisual clips, and visual elements. Adapt their format for digital publication. Order images, and take photos as needed.

Upload the produced content to the appropriate platforms.

The work schedule for this position is from 4:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., Monday to Friday. You will also be responsible for the morning radio show "Par ici l'info." Training on the use of the radio console will be provided if necessary.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

DEC or equivalent

Three (3) years of experience in a relevant field

Valid driver’s license

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of the news production cycle in the digital era

Knowledge of production techniques

Strong experience in video capture and editing

Experience in digital graphic design

Proficiency in the specifics of different platforms

Fluent in French

Highly versatile and creative

Ability to work under pressure with great autonomy

Proactive and flexible

Enjoys working in a team and maintains good relationships with colleagues

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

Interview

In addition to your resume, please provide links to digital videos you have produced.

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 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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time