Associate ProducerTechnician-assigned to Afternoon Drive, CBC Windsor, English Services, (On-Site)

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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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Please note that this role is a 18-month temporary role

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.

The opportunity

CBC Windsor is looking for an energetic and enterprising associate producer/technician to play a vital role on our afternoon radio program Afternoon Drive. This is a regional program co-produced with CBC London that serves people across southwestern Ontario.

This position strikes a true balance for someone who takes pride in journalistic

storytelling and is a proficient live-to-air radio engineer. You believe in the value of local journalism and you are committed to serving the audience. Youre tapped into local communities throughout the Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton area and you want to give the newsmakers however big or small a voice on multiple platforms.

In this role you begin your day identifying whats making news and what people are talking about in the region. You look for story follows and pitch original current affairs ideas for the day. With the help of the Afternoon Drive team you pivot to production to chase guests prepare interview scripts conduct field interviews produce audio-rich paks and develop regular features and program segments. You are also the eyes and ears in the Windsor newsroom ensuring breaking news and your colleagues work is featured prominently in newscasts and on the radio program.

As the technical wiz you then bring our live afternoon show to air operating the console troubleshooting if something is amiss making sure everything rolls out smoothly and sounds great. You are calm and level-headed in a high-paced 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 updates or bantering with the host.

You have a proven track record in live-to-air radio and are skilled in gathering and mixing audio elements for broadcast. You are comfortable recording in-studio 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

• Pitch and produce story ideas and program content. This will involve chasing gathering and editing sound-rich audio researching and/or writing current affairs interview scripts.
• Present on-air as needed for the role.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to perform a number of functions efficiently and quickly.
• Engineer and direct the program live or recorded 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.
• Availability to work flexible hours work overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

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 live-to-tape radio broadcast engineering.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Windsor-Essex 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 co-operatively but also a self-starter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable interacting and presenting material live on-air
• 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/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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