Associate Producer/Technician, CBC Windsor (English Services)
Associate Producer/Technician, CBC Windsor (English Services)
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Position Title:
Associate Producer/Technician CBC Windsor (English Services)Status of Employment:
Temporary LongTerm (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading C Advanced) English (Speaking C Advanced) English (Writing C Advanced)Work at CBC/RadioCanada
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.
Unposting Date:
:59 PMPlease note that this role is a 13month temporary role.
The opportunity
CBC Windsor is looking for an energetic and enterprising Associate Producer/Technician to play a vital role on our early morning program Windsor Morning.
This position strikes a true balance for that candidate who takes pride in journalistic storytelling and is a proficient livetoair radio engineer. You believe in the value of local journalism and you are committed to serving the audience. Youre tapped into local communities throughout WindsorEssex and you want to give the newsmakers however big or small a voice on multiple platforms.
In this role you begin your day as the technical wiz who brings our live morning show to air every weekday operating the console troubleshooting if something is amiss making sure everything rolls out smoothly and sounds great and ensuring the audio quality is excellent. You are calm and levelheaded in a highpaced early morning environment. You are a team player who can work well with different people and always jumps in to help whenever needed. Youre comfortable on air giving live traffic updates or bantering with the host.
Afterward you enjoy the morning conversation with other members of the program team dissecting the days news looking for story follows and pitching original current affairs ideas for the next day. When the team agrees upon their chase plan you pivot to production: with appropriate direction from one or more producers you chase guests prepare interview scripts produce audiorich paks develop regular features and program segments and assist with pretapes for the next day.
You have a proven track record in livetoair radio and are skilled in gathering and mixing audio elements for broadcast. You are comfortable recording instudio as well as mounting live shows in remote locations. The ideal candidate can also create content for multiple platforms and demonstrate exceptional skills in verbal and written communication as well as story generation.
Key tasks
Engineer and direct the program live or recorded in the studio or remote location ensuring excellence in audio quality.
Troubleshoot and solve problems that arise during live broadcasts
Ensure that equipment facilities program sources and personnel are available to meet operational and program requirements.
Set up and operate equipment to meet program and production goals.
Play a key role in programming music sound effects and/or actuality that fits the mandate of the show.
Pitch and produce story ideas and program content. This may involve chasing gathering and editing soundrich audio researching and/or writing current affairs interview scripts.
Present onair as needed for the role.
Obtain studio crews lines and other technical and/or production resources required by the program on behalf of producers and freelancers.
Strong organizational skills; ability to perform a number of functions efficiently and quickly.
Availability to work flexible hours work overtime and travel as needed.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
University degree or equivalent
Job requires three to five years experience of which three must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry which is directly related editorial chase or technical operations
Strong background in live and livetotape radio broadcast engineering.
Deep knowledge and understanding of WindsorEssex the people who call it home and the issues that matter most to them.
Solid journalistic skills
Excellent production skills
Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and develop contacts.
Ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently and meet deadlines
Innovative flexible calm under pressure able to make quick decisions in a live radio environment as needed
Takes direction well works cooperatively but also a selfstarter.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable interacting and presenting material live onair
Innovative with proven ability to use sound creatively
Open to new ideas and approaches
Strong organizational skills
An understanding that you are working for a journalistic organization which requires flexibility in shifts including early mornings evening and weekend work.
We want to hear you and see the work that youve done. Please include a link to your portfolio website video or blog in your cover letter.
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.
Primary Location:
825 Riverside Drive West Windsor Ontario N9A 5K9Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
