Producer ( English- Services) (On-Site)

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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.

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Are you seeking a leadership role that demands strong news judgement and the ability to connect with audiences? Do you have the ability to act decisively under pressure, report on the stories British Columbians care about most, and work closely with passionate journalists?

CBC News BC has an exciting opportunity for you. 

CBC News BC is hiring an experienced producer-host to work alongside assignment and news reporters to lead evening editorial teams, execute live and breaking news coverage with proven on-air expertise, and produce original journalism relevant to B.C. audiences. You take action when news breaks and are able to lead complex teams working across platforms with competing priorities and deadlines while ensuring high standards. You are organized, demonstrate sound editorial judgement, and bring diverse voices to your reporting. You put the audience at the centre of your journalism. 

You are comfortable going on the air live at any time, reacting to breaking news and changing events, updating and remaking content as needed.

You will ensure that all CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate.

Your responsibilities:

• Work with afternoon and evening teams to respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.

• Maintain high standards for journalism by vetting other’s work to ensure accuracy, fairness and balance and to meet CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices. 

• Oversee editor and visual assignments with keen understanding of modular video for all platforms in support of CBC News strategy.

• Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for radio, video and social media programming that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our connections in the community, and elevate a range of voices.

• Collaborate with teams to lead and deliver live and developing coverage on multiple platforms.

• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members.

• Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment. 

• Five years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the industry preferred.

• Ability to lead complex teams and work independently with superior problem-solving skills.

• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.

• A proven track record of connecting with local communities.

• Superior writing skills across platforms, and experience in gathering, editing and packaging audio and video.

• Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.

• Ability to assign teams and manage media assets.

• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.

• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude. 

• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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.

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