Job Description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people\'s lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division: Global Calgary

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Calgary, Alberta Option for combination of onsite and remote/work from home.

About the Role:

Global Calgary, a division of Corus Entertainment is currently seeking a highly skilled and results-driven EFP Camera/Audio operator to join the award-winning Creative Services team in Calgary. You will work in a collaborative environment, and Calgary\'s most complete in-house production center to develop exceptional creative for clients.

Corus Creative Services is an experienced team of Writers, Producers, Directors, Voice Artists, Editors, Graphic Artists, Design Editors, and Audio & Camera Videographers. We are experts in developing effective advertising and marketing campaigns across all platforms. We offer our clients a full-service production facility for the creation of multiple length television and radio commercials, corporate videos, public service announcements, promotion and contesting, image/brand campaigns, multi-platform on-line/videos, long format programming and more.

You will contribute by:

The following is an outline of some but not all of the primary functions and responsibilities for the position of EFP Camera / Audio:

• Operating camera, audio, or lighting gear for commercial and client productions as required. Including but not limited to: taking direction from director and ensuring sufficient coverage of shots for the scripts provided; setting up shots & executing camera moves; setting up and/or supervising the lighting to ensure subjects are lit appropriate to the creative vision; managing microphones, sound capture, operating audio board; anticipating surrounding noise and providing creative solutions with sound techniques.

• Keeping up to date with commercial and client filming methods and equipment.

• Ensuring all of the Creative Services production gear is in working order with regular professional maintenance, including but not limited to production gear and production vehicles to ensure in working order.

• Assisting Manager of Creative Services with capital planning for production gear, ongoing upkeep and maintenance of production kits & expendables.

• Working with Creative Services Manager and Supervisor in managing, operating and maintaining Calgary Studio B facility.

• Providing creative direction for color timing to post-production team.

• Finding solutions to technical or other practical problems.

• Multi-tasking in a live and fluid environment with skill in creative framing, following camera scripting and capturing unforeseen action.

• Exhibiting the interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization, within various departments and with clients.

• Actively participating in brainstorming visual direction with production team & director; providing relevant visual references to the director; lighting plots & shot lists as required; determining equipment requirements and sourcing & prep of gear for the production; camera/audio/lighting tests as required; consulting with post-production team to ensure that production plan will cut together and technical aspects are considered.

• Willingness to be over prepared, practicing the camera moves required for pre-arranged shots.

• Being prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas and new equipment.

• Participating in or helping the Creative Services Manager / Supervisor when required in maintaining EFP Production calendar.

• Working in a high-pressure fast-paced environment, usually with tight and changing deadlines.

• Meeting all internal and external file requirements for broadcast and non-broadcast.

• Windows, Outlook, Excel, and other programs and platforms.

• Tracking and managing expenses.

• Being accountable for keeping to budgets.

• Lifting up to 75 pounds, bending, squatting, standing and moving.

• Traveling (including internationally) as needed, sometimes on short notice.

• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Minimum of 8 years of EFP Camera Audio Operator experience in commercial and client video production.

• Minimum of 5 years of recent EFP Camera Audio experience in a commercial production team environment.

• Exceptional camera operating skills, proven understanding of audio recording methods, and a sophisticated understanding of lightin in commercial and client production settings.

• Solid understanding and vast experience with GoPro, Canon C300 Mark I & II or similar.

• A solid understanding of video formats and resolutions (HD to 8K), color temperature, audio dynamics and microphone characteristics.

• Proven experience in client facing commercial productions.

• Proven client services communication skills.

• Proven experience in filming in studio, on-location and multi-locations.

• A solid understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud specifically Adobe Premiere Pro.

• A proven ability to conceptualize abstract concepts & marketing messages while guiding the visual storytelling process.

• The proven ability to meet concurrent and conflicting deadlines.

• The proven ability to adapt to and suggest solutions within uncertain shifting production parameters and client requirements.

• A team player with strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills both verbal and written, a positive can-do attitude, and a client service orientation.

• The ability to inspire, and support fellow co-workers to own their work and deliver results.

• A motivation to go beyond, and willingness to continually learn, source and research new production gear, as well as production, & post-production methodologies.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include early mornings, evenings and weekends.

• Valid Passport required.

• Valid Driver\'s License is required along with a clean driver\'s abstract.

Applications will be closed on July 21, 2023

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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