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Videographer/Editor Irregular Part time

About Us

CHEK has a rich legacy as serving Vancouver Island as the number one local television station. CHEK has been part of the fabric of the communities it serves since 1956 and continues to provide viewers with compelling and comprehensive news coverage from all across Vancouver Island seven days a week on multiple platforms.

Role Overview

There is an immediate opening for an Irregular Part time Videographer/Editor at CHEK News.

This position reports to the News Director

Schedule: Must have some weekend availability. Schedule can vary with shifts generally 9:15-5:15pm or 10-6pm

Job Responsibilities

• Working with producers, anchors, and reporters on any other newsroom shooting and editing priorities.
• Will be assigned to shoot and edit speciality segments as needed such as the Upside

· Ingest video and other content efficiently with our editing software.

· Making editorial decisions that uphold our journalistic standards.

· Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines quickly and accurately.

· Understand the importance of communication and between producers/reporters/ENG and Control Room.

· Understand the ingest and network workflow with CBC resources and live feeds/Zoom interviews.

· Able to work independently or with a reporter to shoot and edit local news stories.

• Will be assigned to shoot and edit speciality segments as needed such as the Upside

· Demonstrates professionalism and represents CHEK in public in a positive manner.

This individual will work in a variety of settings, including working with sensitive information and in situations where there may be high emotions.

· Has the ability to work with the public in a professional and tactful manner, including using interviewing skills to gather information to accompany video clips.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Experience with both desktop and online editing computer systems.

· Able to access and retrieve content from digital news gathering platforms.

· Able to enter accurate information into rundowns.

Camera Operation Skills

· Understanding manual settings like shutter speed, aperture (f-stop), depth of field (isolation of interview subjects) colour temperature and white balance to ensure proper exposure and focus.

· Lighting Mastery: Ability to use three-point lighting (key, fill, and back lights) to set a mood and highlight subjects effectively.
Audio Quality: Proficiency in using different microphones (lavalier, shotgun) to record clear audio, as poor sound is often less forgivable than imperfect video.

· Equipment Maintenance: Knowledge of how to set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot hardware like streaming boxes, IFB, wireless audio, tripods, and lights.

· Visual Storytelling: Use framing, sequencing, angles, and camera movements to guide the viewer’s focus and build tension or energy.

Qualifications and Requirements include

· Diploma or other equivalent related education in Broadcast Television, Media an asset.

· Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, Editing software.

· Valid driver’s licence and clean driving record. Must be able to drive a company vehicle independently.

· A minimum of two years’ experience editing/shooting for Broadcast or other relevant experience.

· Ability to carry, transport and lift camera gear, lighting, and cabling. Ie regularly lifting 20-30 lbs. of equipment.

· Strong editorial and storytelling skills.

· The ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and program requirements.

· The ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced team-oriented environment as well as be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

· Use sound editorial judgment and journalistic ethics in the handling of sensitive material.

· Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential.

What we offer

• Work location is primarily onsite at our Victoria head office and in the Victoria and Greater Victoria regions.
• A passionate team that cares.
• This is a unionized position, in Group 2 under the current collective agreement.

All Full-time employees of CHEK are expected to participate in the employee share ownership program after one year of employment.

This position will be open until filled; we thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a resume, cover letter and demo link to News Director Joe Perkins jperkins@cheknews.ca, HR Manager jspencer@chekmedia.ca

CHEK is an equal opportunity employer, that values diversity of people and communities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures to apply.

Pay: $25.26-$38.28 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V8T 5A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Location:

• Victoria, BC V8T 5A2 (preferred)

Work Location: In person