Current Affairs Producer (All In A Day), Ottawa, (English Services), (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Ottawa, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CBC Ottawa is looking for a producer to lead our top-rated radio current affairs afternoon radio program, All In A Day. Reporting to the executive producer of audio, the producer will work with a team of associate producers, reporters and on-air talent to create exclusive and engaging programming that informs and entertains the audience of the Ottawa region. We are looking for a strong, dynamic journalist who is innovative and adaptive, and who inspires others to experiment and take risks. You will be a strategic thinker who puts audience needs at the centre of your decision-making, ensuring our programming connects our audiences to the news they need to know, the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities. As someone with a proven track record of targeting and growing audiences, you will be responsible for developing a strategy and vision for All In A Day to broaden its reach beyond radio audiences through digital and visual storytelling. You will also strive to broaden the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected on our programming, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will prioritize audience engagement and community connections, and look for new ways for All In A Day to reach people where they are. As a leader, you are naturally collaborative, skilled at navigating conflict and change, breaking down silos and developing a representative and inclusive culture. You will guide, coach and support the members of the All In A Day, collaborate with journalists across the newsroom, and work closely with our communications department. This position is a full time permanent position that requires full time on-site presence.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced daily multi-platform news environment.
Excellent journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
A strategic thinker with a proven track record of executing on a vision.
An experienced programmer with an ear for pacing, tone, presentation and production, and the ability to develop and evaluate programming.
Demonstrated ability to exercise both quick editorial judgment and long-term planning.
A high-energy leader with a positive, team-first attitude and the ability to motivate and coach teams, encourage creativity and embrace experimentation.
Experience and commitment to developing content strategies to feature new voices and perspectives and to connect with new, younger and more diverse audiences.
A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Ottawa and surrounding region, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Strong people management skills with a keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the All In A Day team, including assigning staff, making decisions about story priorities and rollouts, determining program lineups, and providing editorial oversight to ensure our content is original, relevant and impactful, and meets our journalistic standards.
Lead planning sessions and programming reviews to ensure All In A Day resonates with audiences in a continuously changing media environment.
Develop a strategy for All In A Day to broaden its content offer on digital, social and streaming platforms.
Provide feedback and coaching to journalists to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality.
Assist with planning newsroom-wide coverage for special projects and events.
Collaborate with various producers across platforms and locations.
Determine content suited for social channels and video broadcast.
Breaking News: be prepared to work in conjunction with the live video producer to broadcast All In A Day on live digital video channels (YouTube, FAST channel).
Help oversee staffing and scheduling decisions.
Work closely with communications teams to deepen our community connections through programming, outreach and stakeholder sessions.