Associate Producer, Marketplace, English Services, (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Marketplace, Canada’s award-winning investigative consumer program is looking for the next great associate producer to join our team of experienced journalists and innovative storytellers. If you’ve got the ability to find stories beyond the headlines, juggle multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment, an obsession with getting the facts right, and the passion to dig deeper into the biggest consumer stories of our times, then this job is made for you. You take initiative, and can move stories forward with your strong investigative sense. You can work independently but you’re also a team player who welcomes stepping in and assisting your colleagues with daily tasks without being asked because you see the need. There is often a requirement to do field research to determine the path of a story and you’re up for that challenge. Advice and guidance are available but initiative and independent judgement are expected. As an associate producer, you will work within story teams (alongside a host and a story producer) under the direction of the Executive Producer and Senior Producer. You already see yourself as a great communicator which will be key in your role connecting with people centered in our investigative journalism. You also have a keen attention to detail so your notes will be thorough and will include everything we need to keep our investigations organized. Your familiarity with the legal system, the corporate world and government bureaucracy will ensure you maneuver around any roadblock that comes your way. You have a strong understanding of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices and your work will adhere to it.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of experience in investigative journalism, preferably with a consumer focus
Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the broadcasting industry
An understanding of consumer journalism, and the tools needed to achieve it.
Experience in filing FOI requests.
Familiarity with product testing.
Solid journalistic skills and demonstrated understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, particularly those sections dealing with responsible communication, misrepresentation and hidden cameras and microphones.
Able to work with experienced producers and hosts to develop and produce high-impact current affairs programming, under tight deadlines.
Ability to think critically and the ability to apply critical thinking to consumer reporting.
Able to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities and prioritize and plan.
Able to analyze complex journalistic issues.
Able to make decisions quickly and under pressure.
Able to work productively with hosts, producers and all members of the Marketplace team
Excellent problem solving skills.
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
Creativity, and a love of the craft of video journalism.
Ability to pitch and recognize stories that fit the unique Marketplace mandate.
Must be available for flexible shift work including evenings and weekend duties.

Responsibilities

Consistently pitches original ideas for program content in line with the program’s mandate and objectives
An expert fact checker who ensures accuracy with all versions of the story
Assists in developing program content including writing, researching and/or editing.
Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants
Develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts investigative research, and ensures the briefing of all members of the team.
Finding experts with diverse backgrounds and opinions, and pre-interviewing them
Maintains and updates research reports and contact files.
Participates in all aspects of the production; includes conducting hidden camera shoots and willingness to appear on camera for production shoots, as required.
Field produces program elements; Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for digital platforms using appropriate technologies;
Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience, which is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program;
Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the program
Conduct field research, including location scouts; organize logistics for local, national and international travel, for the purpose of production, as required