Producer (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Kamloops, BC

2d•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. CBC News Kamloops is looking for a Producer to lead the CBC Kamloops news and current affairs team and to produce the morning radio program Daybreak Kamloops. You will assign and lead the multi platform production team working with associate producers, reporters and hosts to deliver highly crafted editorial material for Daybreak Kamloops and all CBC B.C.'s content platforms. The successful candidate will be an inclusive leader, a collaborator and have strong critical thinking, audio and video production skills, writing and desktop editing ability, news judgment and be able to work flexible hours. You take action when news breaks, leading teams to be on the story and collaborate with the CBC B.C. team to serve our local audience on all platforms. You are organized, demonstrate sound editorial judgement, and bring diverse voices to your work. You put the audience at the centre of your journalism. You will ensure that all CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
Ability to lead complex teams and work independently with superior problem-solving skills.
Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.
A proven track record of connecting with local communities.
Superior writing skills across platforms, and experience in gathering, editing and packaging audio and video.
Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.
Ability to assign teams and manage media assets.
Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
Familiarity and proven connections with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities, people living with a disability, and other underrepresented communities in British Columbia and across Canada.
Community connections, a passion for Kamloops area, the Cariboo region and B.C. - both stories and issues.
A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Five years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce the morning radio program, Daybreak Kamloops
Assign stories to journalists .
Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for audio, video and social media programming that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our connections in the community, and elevate a range of voices.
Collaborate with the Coordinating Producers of News and with teams to lead and deliver live and developing coverage on multiple platforms.
Work with the local and regional news teams to respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
Maintain high standards for journalism by vetting others’ work to ensure accuracy, fairness and balance and to meet CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members.
Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.
develop background, introduction, and line of questioning, conduct or arrange for any necessary research, and ensure the briefing of hosts.
Maintains contact files.
Assign and create content for digital platforms as required.
Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
Adheres to and follows the journalistic standards and practices to achieve the high quality standards CBC is known for
Perform administrative duties as required to support the Kamloops station operation, including office supplies and building issues, with the support of the Executive Producer of the B.C. Interior and North
Train and develop new employees and interns.