Visuals Editor

Location:

Toronto  The Canadian Press is seeking a full-time Visuals Editor for a three-month term to handle photo editing, package photo/video content and oversee video production. We are looking for someone with a background in visual journalism and strong news judgment, along with a demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker, able to produce compelling content that leverages a wide variety of sources such as photographs, video and social media content.

They will be skilled in photo editing programs including Photoshop and Photo Mechanic, as well as video editing software such as Adobe Premiere. They must have a good aptitude for learning new technology.

This position involves shift work including weekends, nights and holidays.

Responsibilities:

Edit images from Canadian Press’ staff and freelance photographers, along with photos from other sources. This includes captioning photos in proper Canadian Press style, cropping and toning of images where required

Remote edit live-from-camera photos from photographers on assignment

Support photo and video coverage planning

Pursue photos and video from a variety of sources, including social media

Effectively follow news tips and generate visual story ideas

Oversee the production of news videos from idea to publication

Review video material gathered and produced by Canadian Press reporters and photographers

Write/edit video caption metadata information

Create and curate photo and video products online

Skills:

Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline

Strong knowledge of photography and digital camera equipment

Strong knowledge of videography and video editing processes

Strong knowledge of computers and imaging, networking and transmission software

Attention to detail

Strong news judgment and knowledge of all types of news: sports, general, political

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team

Fluency in both official languages would be an asset

Requirements:

University, Community college/CEGEP program in photojournalism

3-5 years of experience working in a daily news environment; experience with a news agency would be an asset

Must be able to work unpredictable hours, weekends, off-hours as news coverage demands

The Canadian Press is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we support the goals of employment equity and believe that everyone should be able to contribute to the Company’s success in accordance with their abilities. We welcome applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation due to disability to participate in the interview process, please advise us of your needs.

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