Radio Producer, À échelle humaine (French Services)

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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.

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We are looking for a Producer to join the provincial radio program À échelle humaine which airs Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on ICI Première in Ontario.

Were seeking a creative and collaborative leader with excellent editorial judgment strong interpersonal skills and a positive team-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate knows how to harness the full potential of radio and digital platforms to showcase content that fuels public conversation. You understand the diversity of Ontarios populationfrom Toronto to Northern and Southwestern Ontarioand the importance of reflecting all communities in our programming.

Under the supervision of the Coordinating Producer the Producer will be responsible for planning designing organizing and developing the production and direction of À échelle humaine a show that explores current affairs culture and social issues. The program also highlights the cultural diversity of Ontarios Francophone communities.

The incumbent must ensure that all work complies with CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices. At the same time this role allows for considerable independence initiative and creativity. You will lead and coordinate the work of other team members regularly inspiring and motivating them to produce distinctive high-quality content.

You bring fresh ideas and the technical expertise needed to create the high-calibre programming Canadians expect from us. You think beyond convention always looking for new and innovative ways to create distinctive intelligent content values that define Radio-Canadas approach to storytelling.

Please note that this position is based in Toronto with a Tuesday-to-Saturday work schedule.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to defining program objectives.

• Develop program content including assignments research scripts and/or editing.

• Commission research or written materials as needed.

• Prepare scripts and production plans.

• Oversee the live broadcast of the program.

• Determine the style tone pacing and overall format of the program.

• Plan and organize the show and its individual components or segments.

• In collaboration with the program administrator plan and request the financial creative and operational resources required for production.

• Assume editorial responsibility delegated by management.

• Evaluate all aspects of production including performance of programming and production staff as well as freelance contributors.
  
  

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Selecting adapting or revising scripts written by others.

• Ensuring proper copyright clearances for all materials used in the program.

• Determining the order and importance of program elements.

• Assigning coordinating and supervising team members contributing to the program or specific segments.

• Maintaining professional contacts relevant to the programs focus.

• Overseeing the design and structure of enhanced digital segments for the shows website and platforms.

• Proposing and supervising multiplatform content initiatives connected to the program.

• Editing and mixing audio or visual elements or supervising that process.

• Maintaining an appropriate and continuous level of communication with the audience consistent with the shows tone and purpose.
  
  

Your profile:

• University degree or equivalent in journalism communications political science or a related field

• Five (5) years of experience including at least three (3) in broadcasting or a related field directly connected to program production

• Strong positive and collaborative leadership skills

• Genuine commitment to fostering and promoting a respectful inclusive and diverse workplace culture

• Bilingualism (French/English) required

• Excellent knowledge of Ontarios communities including the Greater Toronto Area Northern Ontario and Southwestern Ontario

• Excellent editorial judgment

• Strong knowledge of regional national and international current affairs

• Broad general knowledge

• Solid understanding of social media and web content analytics tools

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Initiative creativity and resourcefulness

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Ability to go on air an asset

• Knowledge of Radio-Canadas mandate programming policies and Journalistic Standards and Practices

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.

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