Radio Producer (French 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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This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role

CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a radio producer in Rimouski for a five-month period from early April to late August.

This person will be assigned to produce the afternoon show Laprès-midi est à this role you will report to the Senior Manager News and Programming for the Lower St. Lawrence.

This role requires creativity strong leadership and sound judgment to successfully fulfil the shows mandate. Youll also need a keen understanding of digital media to effectively promote content and engage with audiences. Work must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and/or programming policies standards and practices and you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. There is also a regular and ongoing requirement to coordinate the work of others.

You will have the following duties:

• Conceive develop and execute program ideas and content. Participate in the preparation of program objectives in line with the mandate.

• Plan organize and develop program content including assigning and researching.

• In accordance with management objectives determine the style pace tempo lineup and format of the program.

• Be responsible and accountable for managing the program budget.

• Be curious about new digital formats and be eager to experiment with them in creating multimedia content for all Radio-Canada digital platforms.

• Evaluate all facets of a production and programming; assist in evaluating the performance of personnel and freelance contributors.

What you bring

• University degree or equivalent in communications; communications and journalism.

• Communications writing and multimedia; or any other relevant university degree.

• Five years journalistic experience of which at least three must involve work in radio and/or television broadcasting.

• Ability and confidence to make good decisions rapidly and frequently often under deadline; ability to handle stress and work well under pressure.

• Ability to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities to plan and prioritize and to analyze complex journalistic and operational issues.

• Leadership skills to inspire and direct creative experienced and self-motivated staff with a consultative respectful and team approach style.

• Solid command of French; good knowledge of English an asset.

• Proven journalism skills.

• Ability to generate original story ideas.

• Superior editorial judgment.

• Good knowledge of issues affecting the Lower St. Lawrence and eastern Quebec regions.

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming.

• Passion for emerging technologies.

• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas 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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