producer

producer Toronto

CBC/Radio-Canada
Full Time Toronto 80000 - 60900 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location Toronto
Position Language Requirement English Only
Language Skill Level (Reading) -
Language Skill Level (Writing) -
Language Skill Level (Speaking) -
Status of Employment Permanent
Work schedule(s) Full-time

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
We are filling two permanent Associate Producer positions on the program.
Your role
CBC News is hiring a permanent full-time Associate Producer to work for Marketplace.
Marketplace is Canada’s award-winning consumer affairs program that has been driving investigative journalism in Canada for over 50 years.
The successful candidate will have proven deep-dive research skills, a track record of finding people, documents and other data to support investigative storytelling. The candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other journalists to deliver high quality investigative journalism formatted for multiple platforms. The candidate will have the skills needed to work on long-term projects, and projects on tight timelines, and a keen eye for stories reflecting a diversity of views and people wherever they live in Canada.
Working under the direction and supervision of a Story Producer and the Senior Producer, the successful candidate will be a proven journalist with exceptional critical thinking skills. They will demonstrate an understanding of the mandate of the program and be able to identify and pitch stories suitable for Marketplace.
The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the journalistic and production requirements needed to contribute to the development of material across multiple platforms (digital, video, audio).
Along with their editorial strengths, communication skills, and exceptional creativity, the successful candidate will be a committed team player.
They will thrive in the pressure-filled environment of a weekly program and be calmly able to face down challenges, whether they be logistics around gathering in the field, or the need to pivot quickly on a changing story.
They will be able to take feedback and adapt to changes in both editorial and legal vets.
In covering a broad range of current affairs stories, informing Canadians and enriching democratic life, we need to be as diverse in every way as the country we serve, both within our workforce and on air. As an employer, we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster.

Function:
With appropriate direction from a story Producer and the Senior Producer, the Associate Producer participates in the research, gathering, production and post-production of a program and/or program segment. Initiative and independent judgment are encouraged and valued and must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards.

Key Tasks:
  • Contributes ideas for program content; pitches, pursues and collects research and information.
  • Assists in developing program content including writing, researching, fact-checking all material and/or editing
  • Conducts field research and production, as required
  • Comfortable with operating technical equipment, including hidden cameras, as needed.
  • Participates in screenings/vetting process.
  • Sources interviewees, develops background material for Producer/Host.
  • Writes, edits and packages stories for social and digital formats as needed.
  • Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:
  • University degree or equivalent. Degree in journalism or equivalent experience is considered to be an asset for this role.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience with exposure to multi-platform content production is preferred
  • Developed understanding of the legal considerations that are key to investigative work
  • Exceptional online investigative research skills
  • Proven track record pitching, researching and delivering investigative content
  • Broad experience in all aspects of story production including conducting pre-interviews, research, fact checking and ensuring stories meet CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
  • Sharp and creative writing ability
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and connection to diverse communities.
  • Excellent editorial judgment and critical-thinking skills.
  • Creative approach and commitment to innovative story-telling across platforms.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and with tight deadlines, without sacrificing creativity or quality.
  • Ability to take critical feedback and incorporate it into the work.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to clearly explain concepts to peers.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods.
  • Independent and self-motivated, combined with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling. Contributes to the diversity of perspectives on the team.
  • High level of organization and productivity.
  • Able to work flexible hours.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.


Job Posting Date Jun 2, 2023, 11:49:27 AM
Unposting Date Jun 17, 2023, 1:59:00 AM

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CEO: Catherine Tait
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: cbc.radio-canada.ca
Year Founded: 1936

producer
CBC/Radio-Canada

cbc.radio-canada.ca
Ottawa, Canada
Catherine Tait
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
Broadcast Media
1936
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