Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

• Initiate, pitch and pursue news coverage ideas and treatments for Rosemary Barton Live. Establish and maintain contacts with key political players and their staff.
• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by senior producers.
• Work closely with members of the CBC’s Parliamentary Bureau with the goal of breaking stories.
• Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
• Prepare scripts and write backgrounders, question lines and segment introductions; ensure adherence to the style and format of both the program and online platforms; work with the host to provide research as needed.
• 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.
• As required, performs the following tasks:
• Initiate editorial pitches, chase guests, research stories, prepare background information, brief the host, write interview introductions and question lines.
• Assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible.
• Produce 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.
  
  

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• A university degree or equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ 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, CBC News Network 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.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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