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CBC/Radio-Canada Radio Producer ''À échelle humaine'' (On Site) (French Services) in Toronto, Ontario
Position Title:
Radio Producer ''À échelle humaine'' (On Site) (French Services)
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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:
2024-05-20 11:59 PM
Please note that this is a temporary position from July 2024 to May 2025.
Your role
We are looking for a Producer primarily assigned to our provincial show À échelle humaine broadcast on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
You are naturally positive and have a track record of collaborative leadership. You have sound editorial judgment, extensive creativity and good interpersonal skills. You know how to tap the full potential of digital platforms and spotlight content that will drive the social conversation. You understand the diverse Northern Ontario population as well as the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will be responsible for planning, conceiving, organizing and/or developing the production and realization of our provincial show À échelle humaine that highlights the richness and diversity of the Francophonie in Northern Ontario, while following current events in Ontario, Canada and the world. You must ensure that work adheres to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. Nevertheless, there is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. You must supervise and coordinate the work of other team members on a regular basis, seeking the best ways to motivate people.
You have fresh ideas and technical expertise to create the quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. As an outside-the-box thinker, you are someone who keeps up with new ways of creating content that is as distinctive, intelligent and innovative as the people we look to hire.
Please note that the work schedule is Tuesday to Saturday and that the producer will have to work from our Toronto station.
Your key responsibilities:
Participate in the preparation of program objectives.
Develop program content, including assigning, researching, gathering, writing and/or editing.
As required, commission writing and/or research.
Prepare scripts.
Ensure the broadcast of the show;
Determine the style, pace, tempo, lineup and format of the program.
Plan and organize the program or the components and/or segments of a program.
Plan, select and request, in collaboration with the Unit or Business Manager, the financial and production/resource requirements including the creative contributors and other participants, the material and facilities.
Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by management.
Evaluate all facets of a production, including the performance of program and production personnel as well as freelance contributors.
As required:
Select, re-write and/or edit copy or text written by others.
Ensure, in collaboration with copyright clearance officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program.
Determine the order and importance of various elements of a program.
Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of team members who contribute to the program or segment for which you are responsible.
Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment.
Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
Ensure the maintenance of a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience that is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program, and participate in this activity as necessary.
Selects and offers segments of the show for digital platforms and social media to increase reach and user engagement.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
University degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, political science or a related field
Five (5) years’ experience, of which three (3) must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry, directly related to the assignment or program production
Strong leadership skills and positive, collaborative approach
Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture
Bilingualism (English/French) required
Excellent knowledge of Ontario (including the greater Toronto area, Northern Ontario and southwestern Ontario) in its plurality
Superior editorial judgment
Knowledge of regional, national and international affairs
Excellent general knowledge
You are a social media user and have a good knowledge of web measurement tools and content management platform
Strong interpersonal and team-playing skills
Initiative and resourcefulness
Organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment
On-air experience an asset
Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, programming policies and 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.
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.