Producer (On-Site)
Producer (On-Site)
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Position Title:
Producer (On-Site)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition 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 Edmonton is looking for an experienced and dynamic producer to help lead the creation of original and engaging visual content on our TV digital and social platforms.
Reporting to the senior producer of visuals the successful candidate will be an editorial leader and an experienced mentor someone who demonstrates sound editorial judgment and who thrives as part of a team in the fast-paced high-pressure world of a multi-platform newsroom.
In this role you will collaborate with journalists across the newsroom to ensure we are marshalling and deploying our video resources effectively in order to set the news agenda and connect our audiences to the news they need to know the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities.
You will be a strategic thinker who has a deep knowledge of digital broadcast and social media strategies and trends and you will put audience needs and audience growth at the centre of all your decision-making. You will have a strong desire to experiment with new forms of storytelling to help us engage more meaningfully with will strive to broaden the range of perspectives and experiences reflected in our news content especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.
You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a strong planner and organizer and are at ease with juggling multiple tasks and priorities at once. You care about the people you work with and have a recognized ability to coach and motivate others.
You will ensure that all our work adheres to CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices and that it upholds our core principles of accuracy fairness balance impartiality and integrity.
This role requires full time on site presence.
Your responsibilities:
Under the direction of the senior producer of visuals work with reporters associate producers VJs video producers and editors to conceive of and produce digital-first visual content for daily and feature programming that will align with strategic objectives and will resonate with audiences across platforms.
Determine story treatments vet scripts and video and plan video content rollouts for digital and social channels (streaming channel TikTok and YouTube website).
Work with journalists in the newsroom and in the field to produce live programming across video platforms.
Provide editorial oversight to ensure our content is original relevant and impactful and meets our journalistic standards.
Collaborate with various teams across platforms and locations to ensure our visual content reaches the widest possible audience.
Create best practices and streamline workflows for digital video platforms.
Provide feedback and coaching to journalists to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality.
Assist with planning coverage for special projects and events.
Fill in for the senior producer of visuals as warranted.
Your profile:
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily multi-platform news environment.
Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills including knowledge of and familiarity with CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information and quickly redirect resources to meet priorities and objectives.
Knowledge of and experience in assigning and creating visual content for a variety of platforms (digital social television) as well as vetting editing fact-checking and packaging.
Experience in producing live visual content from the field and/or the control room.
Experience executing digital and social strategies including setting objectives tracking results and reporting on outcomes.
A high-energy leader with a positive team-first attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams and encourage creativity.
A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Edmonton and northern Alberta and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
Possession of a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company.
University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience.
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 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:
123 Edmonton City Centre Edmonton Alberta T5J 2Y8Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
