Rundown producer, CBC News Network, weekends, 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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CBC News seeks a creative journalist to join our Weekend Morning team as Rundown Producer. This is a great opportunity to join CBC News Network Canadas top breaking news channel and livestream.

In this key role you help create morning news programming prioritizing live breaking and developing news that people across Canada need to know. You manage the lineup map out and produce various presentation elements and co-ordinate with the executive and senior producers writers producers and technical teams to craft a compelling visual audience

experience.

Adaptability is key you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you quickly need to make editorial decisions pivot content when news breaks and juggle technical demands.

Youre a creative and critical thinker with a strong editorial vision and an audience-first mindset. You passionately pitch engaging story ideas bringing your unique experiences and perspectives to the table. You look for new ways to engage the diversity of the audience staying curious and open to new ideas opinions and viewpoints.

You have a clear understanding of CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices and how it guides our work. Youre also a confident programmer who experiments with different kinds of story treatments allowing for a range of content pace and tone.

In this collaborative environment you must have excellent communication skills a proven ability to juggle multiple stories and tasks and a passion for guiding and mentoring others. You work well with others and support journalists with constructive feedback.

Based in Toronto this is a permanent full-time position including Saturdays and Sundays which are scheduled from 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Key tasks:

Plan assign and co-ordinate program ideas concepts and story angles including introscopy voiceovers video editing and headlines.

Respond to breaking news and instantly adapt and reconstruct lineups.

Direct and delegate assignments across editorial production and technical lines.

In collaboration with the senior producer determine the style pace and format of the programming; the order and importance of various elements of the programming.

Vet content as required according to best practices and the CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Guide and assist writers with story focus and visual elements.

Keep up with international national and local news developments.

Give and receive constructive feedback.

Relevant skills and experience:

Minimum of five years of recent relevant experience in a daily live news environment.

Highly developed production skills including strong ability to produce a variety of

program formats. Superior eye and ear for pacing tone and presentation.

Superior leadership and coaching skills with ability to mentor and encourage

creativity.

Experience in pitching stories and translating those ideas into on-air segments.

Excellent writing vetting and production skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Creative use of video both live and non-live in programming.

Superior news judgment under tight deadlines.

In-depth knowledge of Canadian and international news and current affairs.

A university degree or equivalent.

Knowledge of and experience working with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Experience using Vizrt iNews and Media Central.

Familiar with Ross OverDrive Automation workflows.

Must be able to solve problems quickly independently and in-group discussions.

Ability to perform and willingness to learn other producer roles in the newsroom.

Embraces change and experimentation.

Lives and promotes the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Strong knowledge and understanding of and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada.

Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

Experience in a live control room and taking programming to air is an asset.

Flexibility to work different shifts including early mornings nights and holidays to respond to the demands of a live programming cycle.

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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