VICE started in 1994 as a
newsprint monthly in Montreal and is now a global youth media company that
includes print, events, music, online, television, and feature film divisions
that operates in over 40 countries. VICE is the industry leader in original
video for the web. With dozens of original series franchises across all content
categories, VICE publishes about 60 m
inutes of new video content every day. For
further information and additional background, please visit www.vice.com.
JOB TITLE: Producer, Documentary
REPORTS TO: Director of Factual Programming
OVERVIEW: VICE Media is seeking a self-starting,
technically adept and editorially smart documentary Producer to join our
production team, based out of our Toronto office. The Producer will work
closely with the office production team while overseeing all production needs
on location. The right candidate will have experience working on documentary
style factual programming.
ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and write all content for a documentary
programme - Manage the production team in the office and on
location, while ensuring solid communication is maintained - Prepare interviews and filming opportunities for the
shoot and act as the liaison between the on-screen talent and the crew - Under strict deadlines, arrange shooting locations and
produce all content - Oversee all production operations outside the office
while on set in remote locations - Responsible for disseminating information to all crew
and staff? - Responsible for overseeing the safety and security of
crew and staff in the field - As required, oversee edit of footage in line with VICE
style - Any additional duties as directed by immediate
supervisor or designee
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University/College degree in Film and Arts or a related
media or humanities field required. - 3+ to 5 years of experience in Producer/Field Producer
role at a well regarded network or cable network or digital production
company (or equivalent)? - Ability to work flexible hours and manage team meetings
- Ability to work across time zones and communicate
internationally and inter-culturally - Strong journalistic and professional ethics?
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of MAC computer systems and programs
- Strong inter-personal skills
- Ability to deal with quickly changing priorities
- Must be detailed orientated and highly organized
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as
required - Interest in and knowledge of geopolitics and national
security issues required - Experience working in hostile environments an asset
- Facility in a second or third language an asset
(including but not limited to French, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Spanish.)
HOW TO APPLY:
Send a detailed PDF version of
your cover letter and resume by email to jobscanada@vice.com. Reference
“Producer, Documentary”
in the subject line. No phone calls please.
***This job description is a
general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an
employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this
position may perform. All employees of Vice Media are expected to perform
tasks assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job
duties***
If you do not hear back from
us within one month of applying then unfortunately your application has been
unsuccessful. Thank you once again for applying and we wish you success in your
future career.
