Producer, Information Morning Saint John (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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Your role

CBC New Brunswick is looking for a producer based in Saint John to lead the Information Morning radio program team.

You will be responsible for what airs on morning radio bringing fresh ideas sharp editorial skills and a keen understanding of audio storytelling.

This position leads a team of 4 people and reports to the Senior Producer.

You believe in an inclusive approach to journalism. The show informs entertains and speaks to the people of the Saint John Region. Your job is to enhance the connection and grow the audience by reaching underrepresented communities and more diverse and younger audiences.

You are a team player and work well with others. You lead with compassion and empathy.

CBC offers access to training mentorship and career development over time to employees and there are also several Employee Resource Groups at CBC.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Key tasks:

• Lead the morning radio team in Saint John.

• Assign which stories will air on the morning radio show guide their creation and edit them before they air.

• Research write and produce original story ideas that will engage and inform the audience.

• Deepen our community connections and elevate the voices of equity deserving groups.

• Occasionally present stories on-air providing analysis and context to enhance the audiences understanding of issues.

• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.

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

Qualifications

As a Producer you will bring the following skills and experience to the CBC:

• Graduation from University or Community College in a journalism program or other relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.

• Ability to assign manage and motivate staff coordinate with other departments in a productive manner and mediate disputes as they arise.

• High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

• Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms including strong audio editing and storytelling experience.

• Knowledge of multimedia journalism - including text social and video

• Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities across New Brunswick.

• Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling

• Demonstrates the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture

• Familiarity with live broadcasts including ability to adapt to breaking and developing news

• Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments

• Ability to work in a high-pressure tight deadline multi-platform environment

• A natural interest and curiosity in current and emerging technologies

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

• Flexibility in hours including overtime evenings and weekends

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 .

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 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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