BELL MEDIA INC.

Req Id: 341371

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content – we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

The Bell Media team creates and delivers the best Canadian and international content across our digital media, television, radio, and out-of-home advertising platforms. We’re looking for innovative team players ready to take some of the most well-known entertainment brands in the country to the next level.

Position: Line Producer / Editor, Digital – Entertainment Content (UNIFOR 723M)

Location: 299 Queen St W. Toronto

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Description:

Bell Media’s digital content creation team is looking for a multi-platform content creator and editor who lives and breathes all things social media. Operating in an extremely fast-paced, exciting, and collaborative environment with globally recognized entertainment brands and series, we create digital and social content that is culturally relevant while standing out in the vast landscape of news, entertainment and lifestyle editorial.

As the Line Producer / Editor, Entertainment Content, you will be responsible for pitching, producing and editing high caliber digital and social content that supports the top tier entertainment and lifestyle properties of Bell Media, including key series such as Etalk, The Marilyn Denis Show, Canada’s Drag Race, The Amazing Race Canada, and others.

Working closely with the Manager, Original Productions, you will conceptualize and execute robust social content strategies and productions that span across multiple social media and digital platforms including but not limited to Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube, websites and podcast platforms. You will also assist in the management of the content production and publishing for key tentpole live events such as The Academy Awards, The Emmys and more.

We are looking for a creative producer and editor with significant experience in pre-production, post-production, writing, scripting, editing and design. The ideal candidate will be a trendsetter and pop cultural know-it-all, willing to bring fresh perspectives in how we entertain, inform and influence our audiences with compelling and engaging video and social content. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment in a role that is equal parts creative, strategic, technical and collaborative. They will have proven experience leading both large and small content productions from end—to-end with superior results, while monitoring and driving scalable learnings. They will be adept in in creating content that stands out amongst the increasingly crowded social spaces we operate in. They are informed, curious and always willing to learn and evolve. They have great taste and are obsessed with digital content and entertainment storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Create exceptionally compelling video content for Bell Media Entertainment and Lifestyle digital properties in order to build series awareness and drive traffic.
• Conceptualize, pitch and produce treatments and scripts
• Produce, shoot, write, edit and package a range of video, digital and social assets
• Align with digital brand Producers on executing digital content strategies
• Produce podcasts, live streams, live chats, and other supporting content series
• Creatively pitch and lead brainstorms for digital programs and monetizable content
• Write copy and headlines and create engaging social content templates and packaged edits that meet individual brand guidelines and high standards of excellence
• Monitor content performance and optimize accordingly to ensure platforms meet and exceed monthly targets
• Maintain and develop relationships with key members of the digital, production and agency communities, both internally and externally
• Edit digital promotional materials and assets as required
• Keep projects on track through clear task lists, and effectively communicate project issues and resolutions to leadership
• Overtime work outside of office hours as required
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Producer, Manager or their designee

Qualifications:

• Applicants will have a reel of relevant completed projects.
• Minimum 5 years working as a video producer/editor for a media company, agency or related independent producer, with preference to digital/social storytelling
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Final Cut or related editing and creative platform experience
• Must be comfortable on set directing cameras, lighting, sound and production crews; producing and shooting in the field or in-studio
• Proven experience in creative content development and execution
• Proven experience leading and executing multiple large- and small-scale projects at once in an environment that is fast-paced, demands trend-setting creativity and ability to execute against challenging timelines
• Excellent all-round knowledge of branded, entertainment and pop culture content
• Possess an initiative taking-multitasking personality, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Notable editorial sensibility with high content standards and attention to detail
• Positive, proactive and collaborative team player and leader

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Television Broadcasting, Journalism, Digital, Film or related
• Motion graphics and animation experience an asset
• Experience with digital audio production
• Experience producing podcasts
• Previous experience utilizing cloud-based workplace collaboration tools and platforms, such as Monday.com
• Certifications for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Analytics considered an asset
• Established contact list of independent writers and multi-platform content creators and contributors considered an asset

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Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Union
Job Status: Regular – Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Flexible work profile: Mobile
Application Deadline: 01/20/2022

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or [email protected] to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Bell please email our Diversity & Inclusion Team at [email protected].

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