Associate Producer, Assigned to Visuals (English Services) (On-Site)
About The Position
CBC Nova Scotia has an exciting opportunity working with our news teams based in Halifax. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Operations the Associate Producer Assigned to Visuals will play a critical role in helping create, edit, and distribute journalistic and current affairs content to audiences on multiple visual platforms which would include our linear television broadcast, local FAST channels and social platforms.With the creative use of video, still images, graphics and other visual storytelling techniques, you know how to package video through the guidance of our Visual Storytelling Producers. You also have the tech savvy to support the visuals team in going live on streaming platforms for breaking news stories–reaching audiences where they are and when they need us. If you’re an energetic, disciplined, creative and innovative individual who thrives on building new things; if you understand the use of video and sound and have great technical abilities; if you are passionate about storytelling and sharing content across multiple platforms; if you are deeply connected to the diverse neighbourhoods, people, business and culture that make up Atlantic Canada; if you embrace the potential of social media, digital and above all chasing good stories, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Requirements
- A passion, knowledge, and understanding of Nova Scotia’s diverse communities.
- Understanding of audience needs and expectations for news and current affairs content.
- A strong foundation in video editing in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere.
- Innovative, with proven ability to use video and sound creatively.
- In depth knowledge of video and audio standards, file formats and codecs.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of user-generated content and social media techniques and policies.
- Experience with daily deliverables.
- Ability to respond to the pressures of breaking news.
- Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately.
- Takes direction well, works cooperatively but also a self-starter.
- Able to juggle multiple priorities and enjoys varying tasks.
- Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure and to work flexible hours as required.
- Proven ability to edit videos tailored to a variety of formats and platforms, ranging from vertical video for social media to items for television and FAST.
- Combination of education and experience equivalent to a post-secondary education and three (3) years of relevant experience in TV and media arts.
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in helping create, edit, and distribute journalistic and current affairs content to audiences on multiple visual platforms (linear television broadcast, local FAST channels, and social platforms).
- Package video using creative use of video, still images, graphics, and other visual storytelling techniques, under the guidance of Visual Storytelling Producers.
- Support the visuals team in going live on streaming platforms for breaking news stories.
- Manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately.
- Respond to the pressures of breaking news.
- Edit videos tailored to a variety of formats and platforms, ranging from vertical video for social media to items for television and FAST.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
