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CBC/Radio-Canada Associate Producer (English services) in Regina, Saskatchewan
Position Title:
Associate Producer (English services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
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:
2024-10-08 11:59 PM
Your role:
CBC Saskatchewan is looking for an associate producer to join our team working on The 306 , our province-wide afternoon radio current affairs show.
As a member of a close-knit team, you will produce compelling radio interviews that provide audiences with the news they need to know each afternoon, and create dynamic video treatments that attract new audiences on our video platforms. You will have an abundance of original ideas and story pitches that reflect your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media. You will work with colleagues in news, social and video to expand the show’s reach to new audiences, and find innovative ways to spark meaningful conversations with our community.
You are passionate about championing stories and sources from Saskatchewan’s multicultural communities, and you know that every story needs to include a range of perspectives.
As someone with a deep working knowledge of Saskatchewan, you understand its political landscape and its resource-based economy, and your work highlights how these issues affect the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.
Whatever your assignment is, the thrill of the chase and the adrenaline rush of tight daily deadlines fuel your success.
Your responsibilities:
Pitch and produce original story ideas for current affairs programming that deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices, and also serve audiences on our visual platforms.
Chase and book guests for The 306, conducting research and interviews, gathering audio, writing radio scripts, and packaging and presenting content.
Write, edit and package current affairs content for our video platforms.
Direct the live radio program from our Regina studio.
Appear on the radio program, as required.
Chase breaking stories while the show is on air.
Provide support for on-air personalities.
Ensure listener feedback is turned around quickly to be reflected on the show.
Plan, coordinate and execute video treatments of 306 contenty
Your profile:
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas.
An ability to manage multiple story chases
A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Saskatchewan.
An understanding of Saskatchewan’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics.
A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude.
Superior writing skills for both current affairs radio and video programming.
Experience and proven ability with various technical platforms such as audio and video editing.
Willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (TV, radio, digital).
Sound news judgment and ability to work effectively under newsroom deadline pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company, other classes considered an asset.
University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of two years of recent, related experience.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website in your cover letter.
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:
2440 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3Z4
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.