Managing Editor - Indigenous Content for CBC News (English Services) (On-site)
Managing Editor - Indigenous Content for CBC News (English Services) (On-site)
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Position Title:
Managing Editor - Indigenous Content for CBC News (English Services) (On-site)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)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:
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This leader will oversee the teams responsible for CBC Indigenous and Unreserved and will manage and develop a newly created Executive Producer of Indigenous Content position responsible for the daily journalism and current affairs content produced by these teams. The Managing Editor role requires strong journalistic leadership a firm understanding of CBCs journalistic standards and practices and a passion for building stronger relationships through our journalism with Indigenous communities throughout Canada.
Importantly the new Managing Editor will play a key role in connecting and amplifying the Indigenous content produced across all of CBC News including by CBC North the Cree Unit in Quebec and our many newsrooms.
We seek a leader who can help bring people together to define and align a strategy that unites the work of Indigenous content creators across the country against a common mandate to better serve Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences all in line with CBC/Radio-Canadas National Indigenous Strategy.
Function:
Reporting to CBCs Senior Director of Newsgathering the Managing Editor will be responsible for working closely with leaders of CBC News CBCs Entertainment Factual and Sports division news content leaders at Radio-Canada and the national Indigenous Office to bring this unified content strategy to life.
The Managing Editor will also ensure Indigenous language programming remains a strong vital aspect of the public broadcasters service along with our coverage of special Indigenous events such as the North American Indigenous Games National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Managing Editor will also help ensure the success of the Indigenous Pathways program for News and the successful rollout of CBCs expanded Reporting In Indigenous Communities training.
This role can be based in any CBC location in Canada
Key tasks:
The Managing Editor is responsible for:
Leading and managing the CBC Indigenous and Unreserved teams and maintaining close ties with the Cree Unit including resource planning and staffing decisions against key priorities and an evolving mandate for CBC Indigenous
Development of the CBC News Indigenous Strategy and execution in conjunction with the senior leadership team of CBC News and CBC/Radio-Canadas national Indigenous office
Aligning and uniting the work of Indigenous content creators across the country including CBC North against a common mandate to better serve Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences
Ensuring Indigenouslanguage programming remains strong including succession planning and training for Indigenous language hosts and programmers.
Leading the implementation of the Indigenous news strategy building awareness of and accountability for the three-year plan and setting realistic and measurable targets
As part of the strategy work examining people operations and structure and making recommendations as it relates to pushing the strategy forward in a meaningful and impactful way
Liaising with the national Indigenous office to monitor track report on progress against the areas of the four pillars for which News is accountable (including quarterly reporting) and communicating updates to CBC News leadership
Tracking progress of CBC News initiatives and commitments and providing recommendations around continuous improvement to CBC News Leadership
Leading the editorial resources review of Indigenous content teams and making recommendations for needs to meet strategy
Maintaining regular connection as a peer with Managing Editors across Canada on individual newsroom strategy implementation efforts (including RIIC individual initiatives content tracking)
Strategizing and managing CBC Indigenous presence and impact at big events across CBC News
Helping respond to audience complaints and inquiries and Ombudsman complaints
Ensuring CBC Indigenous and Unreserved editorial programming and digital strategies are effectively implemented and properly reviewed throughout the year
Reviewing content regularly to ensure it meets editorial standards and targets and adheres to CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Overseeing staff management performance training development leave hiring and adherence to CBC policies
Supporting ongoing development programs like Pathways for new Indigenous hires
Traveling across Canada to CBC offices is required up to 20% of the time
Your Profile:
A minimum of 8 years related leadership experience
A connection to and deep understanding of Indigenous communities in Canada including journalistic experience producing/creating Indigenous content
A commitment to CBC News content strategy with creativity and vision
Strong journalistic experience and knowledge of newsgathering and current affairs to lead develop implement and evaluate programming
Proven ability to set and implement programming strategy and create the conditions necessary for success including by working collaboratively across multiple teams and disciplines in a highly matrixed organization
Superior understanding of journalistic craft storytelling and program generation
A knowledge and understanding of audience measurement targets
Demonstrable leadership and management skills and experience to inspire teams during periods of significant change
Experience guiding and developing on-air talent craft and performance
Proven ability to find solutions to a variety of technical resource and operational issues; make decisions to tight deadlines
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Strong analytical skills to solve complex journalistic and operational issues
Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be clear concise and precise on journalistic and programming matters
Knowledge of the law as it relates to broadcasting and journalism
Cultural sensitivity awareness and a demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity in the workplace
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
