Visuals Editor

The Canadian Press is seeking a full-time Visuals Editor in Toronto to help oversee video production, package photo/video content and handle photo editing. 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 video editing software such as Adobe Premiere, as well as photo editing programs including Photoshop and Photo Mechanic. They must have a good aptitude for learning new technology.

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of news videos from idea to publication
• Monitor press conferences, suggest clips/quotes for video and provide timecode/direction for video editors
• Review video material gathered and produced by Canadian Press reporters and photographers
• Write/edit video caption metadata information
• Pursue photos and video from a variety of sources, including social media
• Effectively follow news tips and generate visual story ideas
• 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
• Create and curate photo and video products online

Skills:

• Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadline
• Strong knowledge of videography and video editing processes
• Strong knowledge of photography and digital camera equipment
• 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

Please apply with a cover letter, resume and portfolio by April 21, 2025.

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.