Position Title:

Switcher/Director (CMG)- (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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:

2025-09-02 11:59 PM

CBC British Columbia Production Services is looking for an experienced Switcher/Director to be based in Vancouver. This role is full-time on-site in our Vancouver production facility.

As the Switcher/Director, you are a team leader in the control room and a key part of our visual production team within the newsroom.

You are responsible for directing CBC News live, breaking and packaged programs using Ross Overdrive or other software based video production systems. Working collaboratively with your editorial and production colleagues, you will have a high degree of autonomy coding iNews lineups, building graphics, directing on-air talent and operating control room systems.

You will also be responsible for editing video using non-linear editing software for TV, streaming platforms and social media. Within this, there is latitude for creativity, initiative and independent judgement while keeping to CBC’s journalistic standards.

During parts of your shift, you may also be required to act as assistant director to another Switcher Director, as Resources Producer for live and breaking show segments and to package segments or shows for playback at a later time. You may also be assigned to coordinate the work of others.

We are a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week organization intent on being there when the audience needs us. The primary schedule for this position will be weekends and evenings with two days off during the week. You could be required to work early mornings, evenings or shifts that fall on public holidays. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Production Services.

THE SPECIFICS:

You will work closely with your production teams to plan and execute daily show requirements and ensure that the work adheres to the CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Programming policies and standards.

You have a passion for delivering breaking and important news to audiences when and where they need it. You are a team leader and collaborator. You are able to make a number of technical and editorial decisions in a high stress and fast-paced environment to ensure consistency with our brand. You are a sociable person, who makes it easy to integrate into various teams. You have solid editorial judgement and actively participate in various production duties. You are creative and able to bring new ideas to the table. You are flexible and can easily adapt to changing situations. You embrace and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Some of your tasks include:

• Participating in the conception, planning and development of the program or segment being directed
• Editing, packaging and delivering shows or modular content for playback on linear or non-linear content platforms
• Providing on-air, participants and members of the production crew with clear direction throughout the program.
• Organising and, if required, rehearsing all elements of the program to ensure that the on-air talent and crew are fully prepared.
• Switching and mixing audio and video elements involved in the production through Ross Overdrive or other software based programs.
• Editing, assembling, outputting and/or delivering content to ensure the highest quality consistent branding and program continuity.
• Ensuring the technical quality of all newscast components and provide feedback to peers as part of the production
• Responsible for daily follow ups and Continuous Improvement production reports.
• Demonstrating leadership skills when participating in the planning, development and execution of programs.
• Assisting and collaborating with fellow Switcher Directors to ensure all daily production requirements are met.
• Providing feedback to your team to assist in their performance.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a college diploma in production and post-production techniques, plus five (5) years of practical and relevant control room experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Ross Overdrive video switching systems.
• Three (3) or more years experience directing live news productions.
• Operation of live production audio consoles through automation and use of sound processing and equalisation tools
• Ability to work well under pressure for extended periods during live broadcasts.
• Live timing of live productions in an Assistant Director role.
• Advanced non-linear editing skills in an Avid or Adobe environment.
• Operation of software based live production tools such as Vidigo, Vmix or OBS.
• Leadership, editorial judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of initiative and personal motivation. Shows dedication to continuously improving on-air productions.
• Interpersonal communication skills. Able to foster an environment of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands in a high stress environment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with an emphasis on troubleshooting complex systems.
• Flexibility in scheduling is a requirement.

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:

700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time