CBC/Radio-Canada

Position Title:

Producer, CBC YouTube - Entertainment, Factual & Sports (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

2024-05-02 11:59 PM

WORKING AT CBC

If you share our passion for Canadian storytelling and wish to help us reach and engage with individuals and communities across our YouTube channels, this is where you’ll want to be!

Every day, you will have an opportunity to shape the way in which Canadians see themselves reflected. Your work will have a direct impact on how millions of Canadians from various communities connect with our CBC entertainment properties on YouTube, with one another, and with the diverse voices that make our country so unique.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CBC’s Entertainment, Factual and Sports unit is looking for a skilled and dynamic YouTube Producer to help grow CBC’s YouTube presence. The role will primarily work on the main CBC YouTube channel and also assist other entertainment YouTube channels.

The Producer will conceptualize, edit and produce long, mid- and short-form YouTube videos to be published on the main CBC channel and other relevant CBC YouTube channels. The position is also responsible for re-versioning relevant videos from other platforms (g. TikTok and Instagram vertical video) for YouTube Shorts.

The role primarily focuses on the production and editing of YouTube video but the ability to shoot and package high-quality YouTube video is a strong asset.

The Producer will also work on other areas of maintaining the CBC YouTube channel, with the key roles and responsibilities listed below.

The successful candidate will have a high fluency in the YouTube mediascape, including a deep understanding of audience, format, packaging and distribution trends on the platform. They must also have strong storytelling skills that translate into the YouTube space. 

The role will require the successful candidate to work during some weekends or evenings.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create YouTube video content for the main CBC YouTube channel and multiple other Entertainment, Factual and Sports (EFS) channels 
• Encode and upload videos to CBC EFS YouTube channels
• Create, maintain or contribute to channel publishing schedules and calendars
• Create and package YouTube Shorts from EFS content and other vertical video platforms
• Liaise with Media Presentation and other relevant stakeholders in video delivery, QA and acceptance processes
• Work with transcribers to manage caption workflow
• Use YouTube analytics to assess and establish trends in audience viewing and modify strategies accordingly
• Liaise with various co-ordinating, digital producers, and programming stakeholders
• Recommend and implement video SEO and YouTube best practices for new content uploads
• Collaborate with Media Solutions and Ad Operations in order to execute against YouTube revenue opportunities
• Assist with Content ID and YouTube monetization policies as required
• Develop an understanding of online video monetization trends and optimization; share with our growing YouTube Community of Practice at CBC
• Contribute content ideas and participate in creation of original online video
• Ensure that new policies on reference files are working effectively
• Book facilities and equipment required for production
• Other duties as required, including performing the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification
• The potential to represent CBC at YouTube-related meetings or events

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires five years’ experience of which three must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry, which is directly related to the area of assignment
• Must have proven and demonstrated experience creating high-quality video segments for YouTube
• Must have proven and demonstrated experience within the social video and YouTube landscapes
• Must have knowledge and experience of best practices, tools and processes for publishing original online video and repurposing audio/video content.
• Must have technical knowledge and understanding of YouTube, social media and online video platforms, and how to connect them to podcasts
• Must have Youtube channel management experience
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - specifically Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Technical and camera lighting experience for producing content
• Technical producing of Life Streaming Segments
• Experience and understanding of various video formats, codecs for distribution
• Experience editing and optimizing social videos
• Solid technical knowledge of video production technology and capabilities
• Experience creating compelling video for the web and managing a video channel (ideally on YouTube)
• Understanding of YouTube monetization best practices 
• Ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive, entrepreneurial attitude
• Technical knowledge on how to use YouTube CMS and Content ID
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Position requires five years professional experience of video production related experience or a closely related industry, which is directly related to the area of assignment
• Knowledge and interest in CBC Gem programming is an asset.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Job requires a university degree or equivalent.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.

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:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

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