Producer - Assignment English Services On-Site

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At CBC/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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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This role requires full time on site presence.

Who were looking for

CBC Yukon is looking for an experienced journalist to help lead a team that drives local innovative storytelling on audio digital video and social platforms. Our search is for someone whos decisive creative and passionate about everything that makes the Yukon what it is people communities cultures languages arts sports politics and businesses.

As an assignment producer you will coordinate a team of reporters that brings our audiences breaking news information and insight across video audio and digital streams and shows.

We are looking for someone with a passion for news someone who loves the thrill of the chase and the responsibility of getting focused information and insight to our audiences quickly and thoughtfully. You are organized detailoriented and confident in making decisions and giving definitive direction. Youre also open to suggestions and dialogue.

Experience working in news on all platforms will ground how you assign reporters on a daytoday basis. You may also gather for audio digital and video as required. You demonstrate sound journalistic and critical judgement initiative and creativity. You have a strong knowledge of Canadas Indigenous communities. A good knowledge of Yukon and Yukon First Nations the territorys news and current affairs its cultures characters and histories is a significant asset.

You will have the opportunity to initiate ideas produce stories and projects. There will be latitude for initiative independent judgement and creativity and a requirement to adhere to CBC journalistic and program policies standards and practices. You will work with an editorial leadership team led by CBC Yukons Executive Producer.

As required you will perform the following tasks:

• Stay on top of local and regional news and current affairs from a variety of sources and also assist in mapping out and scheduling coverage.

• Respond to and help lead breaking news coverage.

• Regularly conceive and develop original and relevant story ideas.

• Mentor and coach new reporters through regular constructive feedback and follow up.

• Lead daily meetings on news coverage.

• Work with other producers to help plan assign and coordinate preparation of audio newscasts video news stories and digital stories.

• Research gather write and/or edit stories and support others in the same tasks.

• Vet and edit broadcast copy and stories and text written by others.

• Plan and participate in longerterm projects that support the objectives of the Yukon station as established by the Executive Producer.

• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues at other locations on locallygenerated material that serves programming in other regions and across the network.

• Could include submitting risk assessments for staff going out on assignments.

• Cultivate new sources to help better represent people communities and perspectives in the Yukon.

• Build relationships with our audiences.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Strong interest in video.

• An aptitude for multiplatform story rollout with advanced knowledge of video audio and digital production.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a team or unit.

• Demonstrated coaching mentoring and vetting skills.

• Superior editorial skills and judgement and demonstrated knowledge of CBCs journalistic standards and practices.

• Highly developed interpersonal problemsolving and conflictresolution skills.

• Highly developed organisational skills; ability to multitask and manage multiple demands and deadlines.

• A valid drivers licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/RadioCanadas insurance company.

• University degree or equivalent preferred.

• At least five years of relevant experience is 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/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 email 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 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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