Switcher-Director (On Call) (French Services)

Position Title:

Switcher-Director (On Call) (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

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:

2024-10-04 11:59 PM

Your Role

In collaboration with Radio-Canada’s editorial team, you will be responsible for the direction and presentation of programs. You will also support hosts and journalists in the preparation, production, and editing of reports.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, planning, editing, and production of the newscast or segment.
• Design, plan, develop, and direct the presentation elements and style of the newscast, ensuring they align with the plan and concept.
• Monitor the progress of the daily plan, with particular emphasis on the development of production elements, and communicate any significant changes to journalists and the team.
• Manage and prepare graphics.
• Provide clear guidance to journalists, participants, and production team members throughout the show.
• Consult and coordinate with other specialists involved in the project to ensure audio and visual consistency, as well as optimal creative and technical quality.
• Perform the switching and mixing of audio and video elements.
• Design audio and/or visual effects to achieve the creative and technical goals of the program.
• Provide feedback to journalists and the team to improve their performance.
• Finalize scripts, select program elements and/or participants, support journalists during remote reporting, and take on the role of Production Assistant if necessary.

This is an on-call position for replacement coverage or scheduled in advance. Shifts are primarily from Monday to Friday, 4:45 PM to 8:45 PM. Candidates may be called upon to work various shifts as needed (day and/or in the evening). This person will mainly be assigned to the newscasts produced at the Ottawa Production Centre but may also contribute to other television and radio programs.

Your profile:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a college diploma in production and post-production techniques, supplemented by seven (7) years of relevant practical experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure for extended periods with multiple people
• Editorial judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Initiative and autonomy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written. Functional proficiency in English, both spoken and written is an asset
• Good general knowledge and strong interest in a news environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable with computer tools
• Knowledge of AVID production tools, iNews, and Ross Overdrive is an asset

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 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Part time

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