Producer, Information Morning Saint John (English Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Saint John, NB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

CBC New Brunswick is looking for a producer based in Saint John to lead the Information Morning radio program team. You will be responsible for what airs on morning radio — bringing fresh ideas, sharp editorial skills and a keen understanding of audio storytelling. This position leads a team of 4 people and reports to the Senior Producer. You believe in an inclusive approach to journalism. The show informs, entertains and speaks to the people of the Saint John Region. Your job is to enhance the connection and grow the audience by reaching underrepresented communities and more diverse and younger audiences. You are a team player and work well with others. You lead with compassion and empathy. CBC offers access to training, mentorship and career development over time to employees and there are also several Employee Resource Groups at CBC. This role requires full time on site presence.

Requirements

Graduation from University or Community College in a journalism program or other relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to assign, manage and motivate staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise.
High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms, including strong audio editing and storytelling experience.
Knowledge of multimedia journalism - including text, social and video
Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities across New Brunswick.
Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling
Demonstrates the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture
Familiarity with live broadcasts, including ability to adapt to breaking and developing news
Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments
Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight deadline multi-platform environment
A natural interest and curiosity in current and emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility in hours, including overtime, evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Lead the morning radio team in Saint John.
Assign which stories will air on the morning radio show, guide their creation, and edit them before they air.
Research, write and produce original story ideas that will engage and inform the audience.
Deepen our community connections and elevate the voices of equity deserving groups.
Occasionally present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.
Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, plan features and coordinate long-term coverage.