Media Production Operator
Irregular Part time

CHEK NEWS is Your Island's Own -- independent and employee-owned!

CHEK has served Vancouver Island since 1956. It was the first private TV station in BC. In September 2009, with overwhelming support from communities across Vancouver Island, CHEK employees and local investors purchased the station to ensure the Island's most watched news remained on-air.

Here at CHEK Media we are expanding at a rapid rate. CHEK Media is Victoria, BC’s leading television broadcast and video production company. We are a multi-platform operation that serves local, regional, and national clients. CHEK Media is employee owned and operated with a stellar 65 year+ history across Vancouver Island and reaching viewers not only on Vancouver Island but across the Lower Mainland and via satellite across Canada.

Department: Technology /Operations,
Reports to the Chief Technology Officer and Operations Supervisor.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a versatile individual looking to work in a technical operator role at CHEK.
There is an immediate opening for an Irregular Part time Production Operator position in the CHEK Operations Department. Our casual positions are a great opportunity for those looking to pick up extra hours, learn new skills and often eventually lead to permanent shifts and roles at CHEK.

Schedule Availability: Must have a variety of schedule availability for training. Thereafter must have a variety of schedule availability for Irregular part time shifts including weekends, evenings and holidays. Please provide availability during application process.

· Duties will include working in either Master Control, or Production Control,



specifically operating the audio mixer, or the switcher during live productions.

· Duties will include Production Audio, and relief Switching and Directing.

· Editing programs for Broadcast using SAM edit, or Adobe Premiere editing software.

· Ensure reliable playback of programming and commercial content and maintain a live playlist to ensure optimal playback quality.

· Ingest, segment, and check audio and video levels on media from various formats and sources, to ensure optimal playback quality.

- Track missing content and replace as required.
- Transcode and spot check content for quality assurance, including secondary audio during creation and captioning.

· Maintain daily reports, and perform other administrative tasks as required.

· Operate various types of equipment during live news production.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

- Technically minded individual, who can learn new software and hardware solutions.
- A thorough understanding of live television equipment and technology, including audio mixers, digital playback devices, prompters, studio cameras, lighting panels, and switchers, captioning, transcoding, routing, editing and quality control devices and distribution paths.





· Practical experience in a live control room environment as well as using broadcast automation systems including server-based recording and playback devices.

· Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly and adapt to a changing environment.

· Ability to carry out detailed tasks and projects.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

· Ability to work as a team and independently. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications:

· 2+ years of experience working in the television industry.

- A diploma in Broadcast Television would be an asset.
- Computer skills, including: Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet applications.

What we offer

- Work location is primarily onsite at our Victoria head office
- CHEK is a unionized and employee owned. This is a Group 2 Position, range $25.26-38.28 per hour.
- A passionate team that cares.
- CHEK Full-time employees are expected to participate in the employee share ownership program after one year of employment.

To Apply: Please submit your expression of interest by resume and cover letter. This position will be open until it is filled.

CHEK is an equal opportunity employer, that values diversity of people and communities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures to apply. Please let us know if you require alternate formats or assistance in the application process.

Pay: $25.26-$38.28 per hour

Advantages:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Relief Production Operator (Victoria)
🏢 0859291 BC Ltd. dba CHEK Media Group
📍 Victoria