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CBC/Radio-Canada Applicant Bank: Switcher/Director (English Services) in Toronto, Ontario
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Status of Employment:
Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)
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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:
2024-05-31 11:59 PM
THE ROLE:
CBC News Production Services is looking for an experienced Switcher/Director for CBC News Services.
As the Switcher/Director, you are a team leader in the control room. You are responsible for taking newscasts to air using the Ross Overdrive automation system. Working collaboratively with editorial and production team members and your Switcher Director colleagues, you will be responsible for coding iNews lineups, switching, directing, mixing audio and video elements involved in the production through Ross Overdrive.
You will report directly to the Manager of News Production Services. You may be assigned to CBC News Network, regional newscasts from Toronto’s centralized control rooms, The National, CBC News Explore and/or other CBC/Radio-Canada News programs. You will be required to work morning, evening, late-night, weekend and holiday shifts.
THE SPECIFICS:
You will work closely with your production teams to plan and execute daily show requirements and ensure that the work adheres to the CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Programming policies and standards.
You have a passion for directing and multitasking in a live environment. You are a team leader and collaborator. You are able to make a number of technical and editorial decisions to ensure consistency with our brand. You are a sociable person, who makes it easy to integrate into various teams. You have solid editorial judgment and actively participate in various production duties. You are creative and able to bring new ideas to the table. You are flexible and can easily adapt to changing situations. And you embrace and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Some of your tasks include:
Providing anchors, participants and members of the production crew with clear direction throughout the program.
Consulting with other specialists involved in the program to ensure creative and technical quality throughout the production.
Live switching video sources and mixing audio and video elements, such as graphics, involved in the production through Ross Overdrive.
Ensuring the technical quality of all newscast components.
Responsible for daily follow ups and production reports.
Demonstrate leadership skills when participating in the planning, development and execution of programs.
Assist and collaborate with fellow Switcher Directors in various situations.
Provide feedback to your team to assist in their performance.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a college diploma in production and post-production techniques, plus five (5) years of practical and relevant control room experience.
Sound knowledge of the Ross Overdrive video switching systems.
Two (2) or more years experience performing technical production and/or directing duties.
Ability to work well under pressure for extended periods with multiple people during live broadcasts.
Editorial judgment, leadership and decision-making skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
TV production experience in a news environment is essential.
Ability to multitask.
Strong technical skills and troubleshooting ability.
Flexibility in scheduling is a requirement.
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Work Schedule:
Part time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.