Media Technician - Video Broadcasting
TA2 Media Technician 2
Casual
Multiple Positions
Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Digital Media Branch
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 13025
Salary(s): TA2 $29.61 - $32.51 per hour
Closing Date: August 4, 2025
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people and visible minorities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
The incumbent is a non-partisan employee of the Legislative Assembly, not a government employee.
Reporting to the Digital Media Manager, the incumbent works in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ensuring the production of quality digital video broadcasting of the proceedings of the Legislative Assembly, both in the House and in Standing Committees. The House generally sits for about six months each year, mostly in the fall and spring.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- The incumbent must be, and remain, politically non-partisan in both perception and fact.
- You must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including working outside of standard office hours.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Relevant technical video production experience, either through education or work.
- Proficient in broadcast systems, including cameras, microphones, video switchers, audio mixers, routers, servers, and signal transmission equipment.
- Experience operating video switchers, PTZ cameras and other broadcasting hardware and software.
- The ability to work well under pressure for extended periods during live broadcasts.
- The ability to work on a team as well as independently with minimum supervision.
- Experience with shot composition and image quality control.
- The ability to adapt to change, and to identify and resolve problems to complex situations.
- Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate in a professional manner.
- Proficiency using PC web interfaces with broadcast equipment.
- Familiar with live streaming workflows.
Desired:
- Experience with video conferencing software.
- Basic French comprehension skills.
- Basic understanding of the composition and function of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
Duties:
- Operate modern digital video production equipment and processes.
- Operate computers, video cameras, streaming equipment and various kinds of media production gear for live streaming events.
- Operate video conferencing software and monitor remote participation of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) during hybrid virtual sittings of the House and Committees.
As a casual employee, the incumbent is called upon to work shifts on an as needed basis while the House is in Session. During Session, casual employment involves work periods typically occurring in the fall and spring each year. Although there is no guarantee of hours, when called in to work, the incumbent will work shifts ranging from 5 to 8 hours, dependent upon the operational demands of the Branch. Please visit the Legislative Assembly’s website to view the current Sessional Calendar, including dates of upcoming Scheduled House Sittings where shifts may be offered during Session: https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/business/calendar.html
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A Position Description is available to applicants upon request.
Competitive Process: The competition will include a selection board interview.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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