Producer, Power & Politics, English Services, (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Ottawa, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CBC’s parliamentary bureau in Ottawa is looking for two energetic and forward-thinking producers to take on an important editorial role assigned to the program Power & Politics with David Cochrane. Power & Politics is CBC News Network’s daily political show, airing weekdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET. The team’s goal is to expand the audience beyond the traditional political realm and outside the program’s daily broadcast. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 11:00-19:15, but are subject to change due to operational requirements. There are two full time permanent positions available. These positions are on-site.

Requirements

A university degree or equivalent.
Previous experience working in a national or local newsroom in daily news.
A thorough passion for, knowledge and understanding of Canadian politics and its place alongside both American and wider international political issues.
Proven journalistic skills in producing and directing accountability interviews with elected leaders & those in positions of power including: Ministers of the Crown, Members of Parliament, Premiers, legislators and municipal leaders.
Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and to respond to many competing demands in a short space of time without sacrificing creativity or quality.
Proven capacity to problem solve and troubleshoot in fixed time environments.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent production skills including graphics creation.
Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and develop contacts.
Understanding of CBC News and the Ottawa Parliamentary Bureau.
Knowledge of, and ability to file, online stories and use social media to communicate content.
Experience creating digital-only editorial content and working in a cross-media, multi-platform programming environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required.
Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated ability to take direction and work cooperatively within a small production unit.
Mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute significantly to the editorial direction of the show.
Produce broadcast and online-specific stories and segments.
Repurpose TV material in order to promote and capitalize on significant news and the most influential guests throughout the live two-hour program.
Seek out new stories and voices.
Contribute creative and innovative story pitches.
Uphold a commitment to original journalism.
Make editorial decisions when necessary.
Chase guests.
Research stories.
Write scripts.
Produce graphics.
Video editing.
Develop meaningful stories and contacts.
Ensure a diversity of voices and perspectives in all news treatments.
Coordinate the activities of others for the production of material.
Initiate editorial pitches.
Prepare background information.
Brief the host.
Write interview introductions and question lines.
Establish and maintain contacts with key political players and their staff.
Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by senior producers.
Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
Write backgrounders, question lines and segment introductions.
Ensure adherence to the style and format of both the program and online platforms.
Develop program, online and social media content including writing, researching and/or editing (text, graphics, video).
Obtain and organize technical and production resources required by the program.
Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for the daily program and a website or social media platform.
Assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible.
Direct the host.
Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
Write continuity, re-write or edit text created by others.
Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the appropriate technologies.
Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.
Field production including planning, coordinating and producing off-site interviews and remote broadcasts.