Overnight Digital Producer, CBC News, (English Services) (On-Site)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Overnight Digital Producer CBC News (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language 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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CBC News is looking for a producer to join our digital team at Canadas leading news website and app. As an accomplished journalist youre an excellent writer and editor with a sharp eye for a range of headlines stories and videos that connect with contemporary Canada. You must be a critical independent thinker capable of working efficiently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Reporting to the executive producer you ensure the accurate and quick delivery and curation of breaking and relevant news to CBCs digital and social platforms. You must be proficient in leveraging mobile-first packaging visual storytelling tools and techniques interpreting analytics and adapting to evolving technologies. This job also requires identifying screening and prioritizing national and international stories of interest for a digital audience.

Youre an impeccable multitasker and self-starter who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the overall digital strategy. You have uncompromising attention to detail and high standards.

You care about the people you work with and have a deep knowledge of and appreciation for different perspectives opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

This is a permanent part-time overnight position scheduled two nights a week on compressed shifts (Fridays 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. ET and Saturdays 5:45 p.m. ET to 5:30 a.m. ET).

Job tasks:

Program the homepage and news app including story lineups and video
players.
Copy edit digital stories social posts video descriptions.
Monitor breaking and developing national and international news.
Craft and send breaking news alerts.
Update the Morning Brief newsletter with overnight developments.
Screen and prioritize digital stories video livestreams audio and photos from across CBC News and wire agencies.
Publish video content to feature on CBC's site app and social channels.
Co-ordinate livestreams.
Launch and update live story pages during major breaking news events.

Work with reporters editors producers on digital content.
Execute and contribute to digital publishing best practices.
Research write contribute to digital stories as required.
Liaise with assignment newsgathering social teams across the news division.

Relevant skills and experience:

Minimum five years of recent experience in a digital news environment.
Strong journalistic skills.
Substantial experience writing copy editing fact-checking and packaging news content.
Ability to work and make editorial decisions independently.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Ability to efficiently manage large volumes of fast-moving information.
Understanding of how and when to leverage multimedia assets including video audio
photos and social media embeds.
Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of content management systems such as 9CMS.
Knowledge of Canadian Press and/or style.
University degree or equivalent.
Ability to work weekends early mornings statutory holidays as required.

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 3G7

Number of Openings:

Work Schedule:

Part time

Required Experience:

Position Title: Overnight Digital Producer 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-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-C...