Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Yellowknife, NT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CBC Northwest Territories (NWT) is seeking an associate producer to help chase, write and produce segments for our current affairs programs. We need a team player who brings creativity and initiative, as well as some hands on experience working in a newsroom. We also need someone with experience gathering, editing and producing audio for broadcast. Good writing and communication skills are essential, as is knowledge of the Northwest Territories, its people and its stories. This role requires full-time, on site presence in our Yellowknife newsroom.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent.
• Minimum two years relevant experience in journalism and media.
• Radio broadcasting experience preferred.
• Experience in booking guests, writing question lines and writing and preparing taped segments.
• Experience performing live on air.
• Able to meet deadlines, juggle priorities, stay organized and solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Northwest Territories and the pan-northern political and cultural landscape.
• Able to work flexible hours with potential overtime.
• Criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to speak a language Indigenous to the Northwest Territories would be considered a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Chase, write and produce segments for current affairs programs.
• Gather, edit and produce audio for broadcast.
• Book guests.
• Write question lines.
• Write and prepare taped segments.
• Perform live on air.

Benefits

• Permanent Position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree