Position Title:

Video Producer Saskatoon (On-Site) (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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:

2025-02-11 11:59 PM

CBC Saskatoon is looking for a creative and dynamic video producer to collaborate closely with our teams in news, current affairs and social to create high impact visual stories for all platforms. 

The successful candidate will take daily direction from the Senior Digital Producer and will focus on creating original visual content that resonates with audiences, reaches new communities and elevates a range of voices and perspectives within the region.

You will help elevate our video content in web stories and other video platforms.  You will play a role in managing video lineups on our websites and streaming channel. You will support live storytelling.

This role requires someone that has a demonstrated knowledge of broadcast, digital and social media programming, an understanding of how audiences consume content across platforms, and how to successfully deliver our content to those audiences across the digital and streaming landscape. A strong desire to experiment with new forms of visual storytelling is also a must. 

If you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are a strong planner and organizer, and are at ease with juggling multiple tasks and priorities at once then this role might be for you. 

Your responsibilities:

Under the direction of Senior Digital Producer, you will work closely with the Producer of our Video Unit unit to help elevate and produce video from across the newsroom on our robust and established digital platforms.

Help CBC Saskatoon highlight great local stories on our digital platforms with vertical videos on TikTok, YouTube and on CBC.ca.

Understand how video treatments are consumed, edited and packaged on different platforms including, TikTok, YouTube, in online articles and on TV.

Pitch and develop story content including researching, interviewing, video gathering, writing, editing of material, and packaging. Understands the resources needed to produce videos (cameras, reporters, graphics, music etc).

Pitch and develop stories that line up with our strategic goals including inclusion, and bringing a variety of Saskatchewan perspectives.

Determine the style, pace, tempo and format of stories to best position our content so that it’s easily discoverable for our audience.

Provide guidance and feedback to others on the video team about workflows and best practices. Vets the work of others, as required.

Shoot interviews and gather visuals.

Decide which elements should be included in an item, their order, length and sequence, as well as the method of transition from one element to another.

Work with Video Unit Producer to build lineups for and populate News Wheels and support streaming and live video demands. 

Your profile: 

Demonstrated experience working in a daily fast-paced multi-platform news environment. 

Strong visual storytelling skills.

Strong videography skills. Mojo, field broadcast videography and DSLR familiarity an asset. 

Proficient editing skills for both linear video programming and social platforms.

Experience and proven ability to package video content in compelling and innovative ways.

Strong handle on social media strategy for news organizations and the latest best practices.

Keen attention to detail and superior organizational skills.

A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

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:

128 4Th Avenue South Suite 100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1M8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time