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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Position Title:
Video Producer, World News, Jerusalem (English Services)Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)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:
2026-08-30 11:59 PMCBC News is looking for an innovative and versatile video producer with a strong interest in world news and excellent field video producing skills to join our new bureau in Jerusalem, covering the Middle East. If you’re a creator at heart and enjoy storytelling and producing content across visual formats, this job could be for you.
At a time when the world, and Canada’s place within it, is rapidly changing, being present on the ground to bring stories Canadians want and need to know about is critical. As part of our expanding world coverage team, you’ll work closely with a correspondent in Jerusalem, your colleagues in other world bureaus and journalists with Radio-Canada, who will also be working in the Jerusalem bureau.
You bring a deep knowledge of the historical complexities of the Middle East and the confidence to help shape the CBC News editorial coverage.
You’re a technical whiz who will be shooting, editing, packaging and publishing content using a variety of gear and apps. This includes social video content, live hits, live streams and on demand content.
You are also strong editorially. You have story ideas and are thinking about creative treatments to attract new and younger audiences through social-first formats. You excel at guiding stories from concept to post-production, and are quick to pivot when plans change.
You are deeply committed to the values of a public service broadcaster. You uphold the CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices, especially our core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.
You understand that stories can break at any time of the day and you have a genuine desire to be on-top of that coverage. The position requires long-hours, flexible schedules and a willingness to deploy on a moment’s notice, including to conflict zones. The minimum assignment length for this position is two years and, if agreed to by both parties, may be extended for up to an additional two years.
What you’ll be doing:
Pitches, shoots, produces and edits short and long-form digital-first video content tailored for platforms like TikTok and YouTube as well as CBC.ca.
Manage on-the-ground gear — including cameras, portable lighting, and wireless mics — to capture visually impactful footage and clean audio for news content.
Ingest, organize, assemble, and edit raw footage into compelling narrative formats using industry-standard software (such as Premiere Pro); attention to good sound design and mixing; knowledge of basic motion graphics/titles to elevate production value.
Generate and execute compelling journalism, including researching, writing, generating and editing video, audio and text.
Performing location surveys and identifying special requirements such as audio, lighting, camera angles and equipment, including production limitations.
Providing technical guidance and expertise focused on content production techniques, workflows and creative content gathering techniques for complex situations.
Collaborate effectively across CBC News to ensure comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms, programs and locations.
What is required:
You are a seasoned video-journalist with at least five (5) years of directly related field experience at a network/national level and, preferably in a foreign environment, who thrives in a deadline driven, high pressure environment.
A superior level of technical knowledge and understanding of live coverage, social treatments, visual gathering, visual production and post-production methods and remote filing tools.
A strong sense of creativity, initiative and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work throughout the complete production cycle.
Demonstrated editorial skills, showing proficiency in story preparation and production of highly creative, innovative visual storytelling, from story generation through to the final edits.
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills are required, including active listening, problem-solving and an ability to work across teams.
Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a professional attitude.
Must possess a valid passport and have the ability and willingness to travel internationally on short notice.
Graduate degree/diploma from a University or Community college in a relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and various shift patterns including overnights and weekends.
Your application will be evaluated on your experience, as well as your portfolio of work.
Please include at least two examples of:
Digital / social stories you produced and shot
Packaged daily news video content you shot and edited
A cover letter that tells us why you want this role, and how you will use your experience to support the bureau
Please, do not use Generative AI in your work samples or cover letter unless, of course, your work example is a story about AI. Consult these guidelines for helpful tips on how to apply, know what’s the process, and how to put your best foot forward.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
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.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
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 1K9Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full time
