Producer-Peel Bureau, English Services, (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Peel, ON

10d • 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. Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. CBC News is hiring two multiplatform producers to work in our new station in Peel region. Reporting to the executive producer, the producers will oversee the station’s newsgathering resources, deciding what stories to cover, when, how and by whom. The producers will also be responsible for chasing and coordinating breaking news, programming our digital and streaming services, vetting content across platforms, and coordinating with other CBC News locations. The successful candidates will be strategic thinkers who put audience needs at the centre of their decision-making, ensuring our news content across all platforms connects our audiences to the news they need to know, the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities. As a producer in our Peel station, you will have a background in daily, multiplatform journalism and are comfortable conceiving of, creating and packaging content across formats, including digital, video, audio and social. You have experience assigning and managing the work of others. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are a strong planner and organizer, and are at ease with juggling multiple tasks and priorities at once. You will strive to broaden the range of perspectives and experiences reflected in our news content, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will ensure that all our work adheres to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and that it upholds our core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity. You care about the people you work with and have a recognized ability to coach and motivate others. We are hiring two roles. One will generally be scheduled early mornings and the other afternoon/evenings, but flexibility to work other shifts times and days will be required. These roles require full-time, on-site presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily multiplatform news environment.
• Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• An unwavering focus on serving the needs of the audience and a passion for local news.
• Knowledge of and an interest in emerging storytelling formats and a willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information and quickly redirect resources to meet priorities and objectives.
• Knowledge of and experience in assigning and creating content for all platforms (digital, video, social, audio, streaming) as well as vetting, editing, fact-checking and packaging.
• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A high-energy leader with a positive, team-first attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams, and encourage creativity.
• A strong proven connection to the communities in Peel region, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
• A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• English (Reading - C - Advanced)
• English (Speaking - C - Advanced)
• English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of other languages, particularly Punjabi, would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate news coverage across all platforms, including making decisions about story priorities and rollouts, allocating resources and assigning staff, and providing editorial oversight to ensure our content is original, relevant and impactful, and meets our journalistic standards.
• Oversee and perform all aspects of story development including assigning, researching, gathering, writing, editing, vetting and packaging.
• Ensure assignments and content choices resonate with audiences in Peel region and align with CBC’s strategic objectives to connect with and grow audiences.
• Create and curate lineups for digital and streaming platforms.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, writing and packaging content across platforms.
• Collaborate with other producers across CBC News to coordinate coverage and ensure stories are shared with the widest possible audience.
• Participate in the planning of special projects and coverage plans.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members and participate in community engagement initiatives.
• Provide feedback and coaching to journalists to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees