Producer, Newfoundland Morning (English Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Gander, NL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CBC Newfoundland & Labrador is looking for a producer to be based out of Gander. This producer will be responsible for leading the Newfoundland Morning team and producing a daily 3 hour radio show. As an experienced Producer you will participate in developing, producing and presenting editorial content, creative storytelling and finding great guests for the show. You will have a keen understanding of storytelling with audio and the evolving expectations of the audience. Reporting to the Senior Producer of Programming, you have sharp editorial skills with clear news instincts and an appetite for daily journalism. You have an understanding of storytelling for multiple formats and can help the team deliver a compelling, informative show that reflects the people of Newfoundland. You are a producer who’s focused on the audience and what they need. You know how to engage new, more diverse and younger audiences familiar with digital and social media conventions and storytelling. You are connected to or have an understanding of indigenous communities and their way of life. You believe in a modern inclusive approach to journalism and want to experiment to create a dynamic program. The successful candidate will lead a team based in both Gander and Corner Brook. The show informs, entertains and serves the people of central, western and the northern peninsula areas of the island. Your job is to grow the audience by reaching underrepresented communities. You are not alone, the producer connects daily with the peers and leaders through the province. You will have the opportunity to take CBC training and learn from some of the best in the business. CBC offers access to training, mentorship and career development over time to employees along with a structured onboarding process. There are also several Employee Resource Groups at CBC.

Requirements

Minimum three years recent experience in a daily news environment
Strong leadership skills with a flair for outside the box thinking.
Strong journalistic skills.
Strong audio editing and storytelling experience
Strong reporting, presentation and broadcast writing skills.
Ability to adapt to ongoing technical demands such as desktop editing, assisting with daily lineup, social media posts and knowledge of field gathering tools and applications.
Strong understanding of demonstrative live storytelling techniques.
Strong presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to go live from remotes.
Ability to incorporate breaking news into a live broadcast.
Strong vetting ability.
Ability to balance the big picture creative thinking with the “daily grind” of producing a daily current affairs (radio) program. This is a very hands-on position.
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.
Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-seeking communities across mainland Newfoundland and Labrador.
Excellent general knowledge about Newfoundland and Labrador provincial and civic politics, demographics, geography, and current issues.
Experience and proven ability to tell news stories in compelling and innovative ways.
Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong team player.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Connected to or have an understanding of indigenous communities and their way of life.
Believe in a modern inclusive approach to journalism and want to experiment to create a dynamic program.

Responsibilities

Lead editorial team. (assign, vet, guide and collaborate).
Research, write and produce original story ideas for current affairs, text, social with potential for video platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
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.
Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis.
Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, plan features and coordinate long-term coverage.
Communicate with other producers and leaders within the province.
Deal with certain facility issues. (ie. contact contractors when issues arise)