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Position Title:

Producer, CBC Kids (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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:

2024-12-06 11:59 PM

Function:

CBC Kids is seeking a Producer full of creativity and passion for children’s television to join the in-house production team. Working among the dedicated professionals of CBC Kids Studios, this person will brainstorm, pitch, write, produce and direct preschool content featuring hosts Janaye & Tony and puppet pals Gary the Unicorn, Mr. Orlando, Cottonball Cat and Mosey Monster. In this position, the lucky candidate will be a key contributor to all creative, bringing a unique perspective and voice that will connect with and grow audiences.

If you are overflowing with ideas, a hilarious and strong writer, an experienced director with a good understanding of YouTube, kids content and child development, this position is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Content development: work with team to develop creative, pitch ideas,

• Producing: Plan, organize and coordinate the program or the components and/or segments of a program, including completing call sheets, booking guests, requesting and reviewing props, & more

• Writing: Write segments, songs, promos, stage shows and other items as needed

• Directing: All aspects of directing in studio, field, post production and live events (as needed)

As required, performs the following tasks:

• Obtain footage or stills needed ie: sports footage, stills of artists etc - through Visual Library, Stock sources and other CBC depts

• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by Management.

• Liaise with other teams to inform and deliver new content

• Shoot items for social

• Select, re-write and/or edit copy or text written by others;

• Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of personnel who contribute to the program or segment for which the Producer is responsible;

• Update and maintain Monday.com and other databases

• Organize Award Submissions

• Source/Engage Contractors for additional production support

• Review progress of contractors and casuals engaged for production

• identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment;

Education Required:

• Job requires a university degree or equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Candidates must have a minimum of five years’ of experience in Children’s Television Production with experience in preschool specifically, proven ability as a writer/director, understanding of YouTube, and a strong understanding of the various stages of child development especially preschool, and school age audiences. Experience writing/directing for puppets is an asset.

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.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 recruitment@cbc.ca .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 interest (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In 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:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.