Media Production
Primary Location Yellowknife 
Position Language Requirement  English Only 
Status of Employment  Permanent
Work schedule(s)  Full-time

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.

Your role

CBC Yellowknife is seeking a Media Librarian to join our team.  As a media librarian, you play a critical role in organizing production material at the point of ingestion to ensure the application of accurate and controlled metadata which enables content to be searchable and discoverable, which further facilitates access to content/media to journalists.

 You enjoy working in a fast-paced technically challenging environment and have a strong understanding of file-based production workflow, systems and tools. 

You have an understanding of media asset management principles, industry-accepted standards, best practices and their practical application.

You will further our original, enterprise, and investigative storytelling and ensure we are talking about what matters most to people throughout Northern Canada. This will require you to be innovative and try new things while inspiring others to do the same.

As the industry shifts, local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You will understand the diverse and dynamic population in Canada’s North and the importance of reflecting all diverse communities in our content. You will set a new benchmark in editorial leadership around community stories, both by reporting on them and reporting from them.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• Deep knowledge of and connection to Northern and Indigenous communities in Canada including a demonstrated awareness of cultural/geographical concerns and realities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong inter-departmental knowledge, and the ability to multitask are all required.
• Technical knowledge of recording media is an asset.
• Knowledge of or experience cataloging digital collections.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming policies and journalistic standards and practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming.
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, CBC internal systems including Avid Interplay, Dalet, Synology, iNews, Medoc-Eureka, TVNLS.
• Thorough understanding of preservation and handling of file-based media.
• Understanding of file-based production workflow, systems and tools.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view is critical.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, evenings, early mornings, weekends and/or holidays when required.
• Two years of comparable and relevant experience plus a graduate degree from an accredited library school or equivalent education and experience is preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Library Science is considered an asset.
   

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

All employees of CBC/Radio-Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of December 1st 2021 unless exempted based on a medical/religious ground. As per this requirement, employees must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to all employees. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify if you meet the conditions of employment, you will be asked to provide an attestation confirming your COVID-19 vaccination status.

If this sounds interesting, please click on ”Apply online”. 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.

Job Posting Date May 18, 2022, 1:29:29 PM
Unposting Date Jun 8, 2022, 11:59:00 PM