Producer – Assignment (English Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Iqaluit, NU

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role requires full time on site presence. This is a full-time permanent position, based in Iqaluit. We are looking for a producer to join CBC North - Iqaluit’s news development team. If that's you, you are known for your creative storytelling skills, your journalistic rigour and your ability to lead and develop teams.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from university or college, plus 5 years of practical and relevant experience in journalism, including interviewing and writing for broadcast.
Demonstrated experience leading a team or unit.
Demonstrated experience in video story development across a range of formats.
Demonstrated experience in providing feedback.
Demonstrated experience with journalism ethics, vetting & fact checking the work of others and identifying legal implications of journalism.
A keen interest and ongoing expertise in news and current events.
An ability to work effectively to multiple deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
An ability to work overtime as required.
A strong sense of creativity, initiative and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work.
Innovative with programming and ideas.
Curiosity, critical thinking and an ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and under tight, daily deadlines.
Ability to re-imagine daily news - including tone, format, story choice and visual elements.
Broad knowledge of social media, other news media and digital platform storytelling.
Demonstrated creativity in producing video content for digital and broadcast.
Ability to solve problems quickly, independently and in-group discussions while living the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Proven ability to direct the work of others.
A deep understanding and appreciation of the different cultures, opinions and experiences that make up contemporary Canada.
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.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Inuktitut would be considered an asset and is desired.

Responsibilities

Assigning, developing and vetting content for both TV and radio from reporters working in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Yellowknife.
Effectively communicate story expectations and direction.
Turn around contextual pieces in a breaking news environment under tight deadlines.
Plan ahead so your team can also tackle in-depth and investigative stories.
Play a key support in the development of our daily radio and TV programming working alongside other producers.
Be an experienced and strong editorial leader who isn’t afraid to experiment and champion new ways of doing things.
Focus on story development and audience needs.
Ensure journalism reaches as many people as possible with a focus on Inuktitut language programming.
Find original or under-reported stories about communities in Nunavut Nunangat and Inuit way of life.
Be a motivator, mentor and coach capable of developing young journalists.
Be a team player, work well with others and lead with compassion and empathy.
Set the standard for collaboration with other producers and content creators.
Be calm under intense pressure.
Apply ethics and journalistic standards within CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Directs the team and establishes the editorial plan for the show and for the streaming channel each day.
Works with the digital Senior Producer to maximize digital first strategy.
Works with the assigning producers to allocate resources for video and other platforms.
Manages the story development process and scheduling (in collaboration with the executive producer) and works with the host to refine focus, angles, and structure.
Helps develop the pitching and story creation skills of VJs reporters and videographers.
Writes, vets, edits & reviews scripts, stories and question lines for the show – as necessary.
Works with the host to support best delivery and performance.
Communicates with producers across platforms.
Looks forward and anticipates the needs and direction of the program and streaming channel.
Determines the look, feel, style, pace, lineup and format of the program against established criteria and values.
Helps guide and support staff through change.
Supports team development and ongoing staff feedback.
Has daily responsibility for the journalism on the program and on the streaming channel.
May perform all or part of the functions or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.
Develops program, online and social media content including writing, researching and/or editing (text, graphics, video) as required.