Job Description

SJC stands as Canada's largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean's. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com .

About the Role

We're looking for a highly skilled and multi-talented

Senior Videographer & Podcast Producer

to lead a small team in the creation of premium

short and long-form video

and

audio content

across the digital and social platforms at SJC Media, including brands like Toronto Life, Maclean's, Chatelaine, FASHION, Hello! Canada and Canadian Business. You'll bring sharp storytelling instincts, incredible editing skills, a keen eye for visuals, and a growth mindset to help us quickly scale and diversify our video/audio content portfolios across our brands at SJC Media.



This is a hands-on creative production role ideal for someone with

experience producing standout multi-platform video and audio content

for media brands, lifestyle companies, or high-performing influencers or agencies. You must be fluent in social video formats, publishing, and multimedia content production; from pre-production, scripting, shooting, audio, editing to publishing. You should also be experienced and eager to leverage new technologies and

AI tools

to enhance efficiency, growth, and creativity across your workflows.

What You'll Do

Video

Concept, script, shoot, and edit

short-form videos

(Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, etc.)

Work with brand social leads to deliver social video strategies tailored to each brand.
Collaborate with editorial, digital and social teams to align on tone, format, and distribution strategies
Manage video shoots independently or with a team; direct talent on and off camera
Use

AI-driven tools

to accelerate production and elevate storytelling

Track video performance and optimize content based on audience insights and brand goals
Work with external production partners and freelancers when required.

? Podcasts

Produce and edit

high-quality podcast episodes

(narrative and/or conversational formats)

Manage budgets, and coordinate with external talent, freelancers in addition to hosts, guests, and stakeholders to manage production timelines
Handle

audio recording, editing, mixing, and publishing

Recommend creative segment ideas and editorial enhancements
Ensure podcasts align with brand voice, audience interests, and distribution best practices

What You Bring

You are a highly creative professional, with significant experience in the lifestyle media space with the ability to develop content through the entire production process. You are a pop culture junkie with passions for digital and modern storytelling from high to low-fi formats.



8+ years of experience in digital and social video production, with a strong portfolio of

short-form and social-first content

Demonstrated

podcast production experience

(either branded, editorial, or original series)

Full-stack creator: you can

script, shoot, edit, and produce

end-to-end

Experience leading a team as well as large scale productions
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, After Effects, Descript, or similar tools
Strong familiarity with

AI content tools

(e.g. Runway, Pika, ElevenLabs, Riverside, Descript)

A sharp editorial sense, attention to detail, and an ability to hit tight deadlines
Deep understanding of what drives

video and audio performance

across platforms

Bonus Points

Experience with motion graphics or animation
Comfortable being in front of the camera.
Knowledge of podcast hosting platforms (e.g., Megaphone, Libsyn, Spotify for Creators
Livestream or live video experience
A background in lifestyle, fashion, wellness, or city culture storytelling

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please make sure to include a robust portfolio of relevant work experience.

Final applicants will be requested to do a case study representative of the work of this role

SJC Values

Amaze our customers: We put our customers' evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service. Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea. Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs. Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change. Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference - for people and our planet.

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal - both inside our walls and within the larger community.