Producer, World News, Beijing (English Services)
Job Summary
Position Title:
Producer World News Beijing (English Services)Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading - P - Professional) English (Speaking - P - Professional) English (Writing - P - Professional)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.
Unposting Date:
:59 PMCBC News is looking for an innovative and versatile producer with a strong interest in world news and excellent field producing skills to join our new bureau in Beijing China.
At a time when the world and Canadas place within it is rapidly changing being present on the ground to bring stories Canadians want and need to know about is critical. As part of our expanding world coverage team youll work closely with our correspondent in Beijing to help unpack Canadas relationship with this global superpower.
Youre someone who brings both strong editorial leadership and logistical expertise to the role. You understand the important role of a public service broadcaster in helping Canadians make sense of their world. Youre the person on the front-line upholding the
upholding the CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices and our core principles of accuracy fairness balance impartiality and integrity.
The ideal candidate has knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region its history its diplomacy its politics its economy - and the confidence to help shape CBCs editorial coverage.
Youre an ideas generator constantly pitching stories for our mobile and streaming audiences.
You have experience producing social-first content for Tik Tok YouTube and . You can manage the production of a story from focusing researching booking interviews and vetting stories for visual audio and text.
With support from the Senior Producer of World assignment you help to create coverage roadmaps budgets and travel when required. You provide off-camera logistics to the bureau daily arranging for visas translators and liaising with local officials. You create a culture of collaboration and support ensuring the safety and well-being of the team is considered in every assignment.
You understand that stories can break at any time of the day and you have a genuine desire to be on-top of that coverage. The position requires a flexible schedule including rotational shift work weekends and overnights to cover breaking news; and a willingness to deploy on a moments notice including to conflict zones. The minimum assignment length for this position is two years and if agreed to by both parties may be extended for up to an additional two years.
What youll be doing:
Generate and execute compelling journalism including pitching researching writing shooting generating and editing social text audio and visual content; experience shooting and editing video is an asset in this position.
Manage interview schedules coordinate with other media outlets on pool coverage and ensure safety protocols are followed
Fact checking verifying names locations and translations against tight deadlines ensuring all content adheres to the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices. You also bring experience verifying video and other user generated or third party content.
Produce original content including the visual style pace tempo and format for live and on-demand content including social video live reporting and packaged items.
Off-camera logistics including arranging for visas translators and liaising with local officials; coordinating with the World News assignment team and programs and platforms to ensure scripts text items and audio and video content is fed back to Canada.
Collaborate effectively across CBC News to ensure comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms programs and locations including building a solid relationship with Radio-Canada journalists also working in Beijing.
What you bring:
You are a seasoned producer with at least five (5) years of directly related field experience at a network/national level and preferably in a foreign environment.
You perform best in a deadline driven high pressure environment with an ability to balance the pressure of delivering content quickly against the needs for accuracy and balance
Proven record of highly creative innovative visual storytelling.
Possesses a strong level of technical knowledge and understanding of live coverage visual gathering visual production and post-production methods and remote filing tools; video production including shooting and editing is an asset.
Has a strong understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and appreciation of diversity of perspective opinion and experience with a commitment to seek out voices from underrepresented groups.
Must have a strong sense of creativity initiative and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work throughout the complete production cycle.
Strong communication interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a professional attitude.
Must possess a valid passport and have the ability and willingness to travel internationally on short notice.
Graduate from a University or Community college in a relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and various shift patterns including overnights and weekends.
Your application will be evaluated on your experience as well as your portfolio of work.
Please include at least two examples of:
Live stories you produced and took to air
Packaged daily news items that were posted on social platforms and broadcast on TV and radio platforms.
A cover letter that tells us why you want this role and how you will use your experience to support the bureau
Please do not use AI in your work samples or cover letter unless of course your work example is a story about AI.
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.
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.
Primary Location:
JB0Jianwai Diplomatic Compound Beijing Beijing 100600Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeRequired Experience:
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