Producer, Unscripted, English Services, (On-Site)

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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.

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CBC Network Radio is hiring for a one-year temporary full time Producer position to be assigned to the program Unreserved. This is an on-site position that can be based in any CBC location in Canada.

The program Unreserved is the fearless audio space for Indigenous voices our cousins our aunties our elders our heroes. It is an hour-long weekly program and podcast that brings Indigenous perspectives to stories and showcases Indigenous storytelling and experiences from across the country. Host Rosanna Deerchild guides us on the path to better understand our shared story. Together we learn and unlearn laugh and become gentler in all our relations.

Your Role:

In your role as a Producer you have a strong connection to Indigenous communities and a deep knowledge of Indigenous issues. You want to create content that develops and amplifies Indigenous stories voices and talent.

Reporting to the Senior Producer you are responsible for pitching enterprise stories and identifying episode themes and arcs. You excel at finding and pitching story ideas tracking down experts and storytellers. You are proficient in audio editing software and can provide guidance to your colleagues in this area.

As a Producer you are a talented writer/storyteller a strong critical thinker and have relevant experience in broadcasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will participate in the production direction and/or post-production of a radio program and/or program segments; and produce content yourself but also supervise others producing content.

• You will gather audio elements in the field as required and mix audio items for the program.

• You will work to encourage conversation in our social media community; and write online articles.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Minimum three years relevant experience in journalism and storytelling.

• Deep knowledge of and connection to Canadas Indigenous community.

• Strong pitching chasing and writing skills.

• Strong digital and social media knowledge.

• Excellent team player.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Initiative and creativity.

• Experience working in the field.

• Digital editing skills and knowledge of content management systems

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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