Producer (CMG)

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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.

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CBC (BC) is looking for an experienced Producer to help prioritize, package and present our news coverage throughout the day for our radio audiences. 

This is a Monday to Friday Producer position. 

You play an integral editorial and leadership role in preparing radio coverage and presenting newscasts, keeping our audience informed about what’s happening in their city and province. 

You must be an exceptional journalist and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 

You understand the diverse and changing landscape in BC and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You’re also comfortable adapting and shifting plans in order to react to breaking or developing news. 

Your strong communication skills and journalistic judgment will help you advocate for the content that best serves our radio audiences.  Your accuracy and precision are impeccable in your own work and in your approach to vetting/editing others. 

The ability to give clear feedback and provide mentorship on craft to journalists from around the province is key. 

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to BC.

• Excellent journalistic decision-making skills.

• Excellent audio presentation skills and an engaging on-air presence.

• Ability to read newscasts on air and present material with credibility and authority in a range of situations including live events and breaking news.

• Strong writing and script-editing skills.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and inclusive and respectful work culture.

• Ability to self-operate a studio audio board during a live newscast.

• Ability to quickly cut audio clips from a variety of audio and video sources and package news items as needed.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.

• Creative, flexible, and self-motivated.

• Journalism degree or equivalent preferred.

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

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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