Associate Producer, Chase (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ICI Alberta is looking for an Associate Producer, Chase, who will play a key role in creating and promoting our radio content. The position is based in Edmonton and will be assigned primarily to the La croisée drive-home show serving Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Executive Producer, Radio, and your show’s producer, you will act as a researcher/reporter assigned primarily to preparing a radio program. This will involve the following tasks: researching story ideas and preparing research packs (intros, angles, questions and follow-ups); chasing and booking guests; and writing and presenting stories on air. You may be asked to write copy to showcase and promote program content across all our digital platforms as well as to pitch story ideas that you can develop, present on-air and also deliver on our other platforms. You will be required to maintain relationships with all Franco-Albertan communities and contribute to station initiatives. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and programming policies, but there is latitude for initiative, creativity and independent judgment. We are looking for a creative self-starter with sound news judgment and experience researching and preparing content for audiences across multiple platforms. You must have an understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as a grasp of emerging trends in radio programming and formats. This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent.
Relevant experience during which you would gain exposure to journalism and the technology used at CBC/Radio-Canada.
Demonstrated writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to chase and book French-speaking guests and synthesize information for hosts in a briefing document.
Proven, tested on-air skills.
High level of concentration and organization.
Strong news judgment under tight deadline conditions.
Ability to develop and maintain a network of relevant sources.
Strong news sense, especially Franco-Albertan and N.W.T. news and current affairs, as well as good knowledge of Canadian and international stories.
Thorough familiarity and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Bilingualism (English and French).
Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong organization skills; ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently, occasionally at the same time.
Ability to solve problems independently and through group discussions (open to new ideas and approaches).
Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (Scoop, iNews and Dalet) is an asset.

Responsibilities

Pitch story ideas, and chase and book guests to meet daily and long-term needs.
Organize the participation of interviewees, develop background, introduction and line of questioning; conduct or arrange for any necessary research; and ensure the briefing of hosts personally or in writing.
Maintain contact files (Contacto).
Attend daily assignment and production meetings.
Present original stories on air and take part in impromptu roundtable discussions with the team.
Write and post online articles to promote show content.
Organize the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other guests.
Assist the host and producer with program continuity as well as with special projects for programs and the station.