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*Please note that this is a contract position.
CBC’s flagship daily lifestyle program, Steven and Chris, is looking for Production Assistants. The ideal candidate(s) have a strong interest in home décor, fashion, beauty, cooking and general wellness. The successful candidate will work with the program producers to implement all elements of the program – including pre-production and studio production.
What You Do:
- Performs tasks in support of the production, broadcast, distribution and archiving of television programs or program material.
- Work is governed by CBC programming and journalistic policies as well as by established procedures.
- Advice and guidance are available but employees are often required to work with minimal supervision.
Key Tasks:
- Under the direction of Producers, Associate Producers, Associate Directors, Media Librarians and/or other team personnel, provides support to programs by preparing shoot tapes, shotlisting program material and archiving program material along with any necessary documentation.
- Following specific instructions from a Producer, Associate Producer or Associate Director, screens and times segments of shows noting necessary information and inputting required key information in databases.
- Assists Unit Managers with a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including the preparation of cost sheets and contracts for artists.
- As instructed, prepares, revises and distributes scripts and program-related material.
- The preparation and/or revision of scripts can involve splitting, duplicating, retyping or any other form of preparation and packaging but does not include any form of original writing.
- Searches, retrieves and consolidates program information as required; ensures necessary revisions are made to program information material and informs all who need to know of any changes.
- Conducts routine correspondence.
- Obtains program information for the Associate Director or Producer.
- Responds to requests for, or enquiries about program information.
- Arranges for time and facilities to dub program material.
As required or assigned, performs the following tasks:
- direct the videotaping of graphics;
- attend production meetings and assist in the planning and preparation of programs, program segments, or program material;
- drive talent and production personnel to and/or from various locations;
- pick up and deliver various production elements such as set elements, costumes, musical instruments and food.
As required, and where program content is concerned, following the specific instructions of a Producer, Associate Producer or Associate Director, performs the following tasks on a varied but limited basis:
- select visual and audio material, make appropriate notes and copy or arrange for the copying in an appropriate format;
- assemble basic research information;
- attend transcoding sessions, make necessary notes and select required items.
What You Bring:
- Job requires graduation from Community College with a diploma in Radio and Television Arts, or the equivalent.
- Entry-level position – no previous experience required.
- Incumbents are expected to take advantage of the various mentoring and developmental opportunities available while performing the tasks assigned, to demonstrate their potential for advancement in the broadcast environment.
- Must be able to solve problems independently and in group discussions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to take direction and find solutions to production challenges
- Open to new ideas and approaches
- Must be able to work to deadline in a sometimes stressful environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Bilingualism an asset
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
