Producer-Host, Téléjournal Alberta (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Edmonton, AB

1d • 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. In this role, you will act as the rundown producer for our news teams in Alberta while also hosting the Téléjournal Alberta. You will generate story ideas and produce program content in a variety of presentation formats. You must be a creative team leader with strong editorial judgment and a clear vision for the future of news on Radio-Canada’s three platforms – digital, radio and TV. You are able to strike the right balance between delivering breaking news for digital and radio and providing greater context for television. In addition to vetting reporters’ scripts, you will write and present content elements and continuity for your programs. You will work closely with other staff members per the guidelines developed by producers as well as senior content and operations managers. This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years’ experience involving work in TV broadcasting or a closely related industry, directly related to journalism or on-air hosting.
• Strong reporting and editing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Ability to be responsible and accountable for exercising budget authority.
• Solid production skills, including the ability to produce a variety of program formats.
• Highly developed technical skills and experience using a variety of audio and video equipment, including advanced knowledge of iNEWS, Dalet and Media Central software.
• Ease with live reporting.
• Comfort with new and emerging technologies, and a demonstrated ability to use the same to engage the audience.
• Solid grasp of political, social, economic and national issues that pertain to Alberta.
• Understanding of the relationship between network and regional programming.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingualism (English/French) essential.

Nice To Haves

• Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the demonstrated ability to encourage creativity.
• Ability to work proactively and provide leadership by example in a journalistic unit composed of highly talented professionals.
• Sound editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the rundown producer for news teams in Alberta.
• Host the Téléjournal Alberta.
• Generate story ideas and produce program content in a variety of presentation formats.
• Write and present content elements and continuity for programs.
• Work closely with other staff members per the guidelines developed by producers as well as senior content and operations managers.
• Vetting reporters’ scripts.

Benefits

• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check.
• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
• CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
• We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior