Job Description

Position Title: Associate Producer (On-site) (English Services)

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: English

Language Skills: English (1st Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? 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.

Unposting Date: 2023-12-27 11:59 PM

Your role

CBC Prince Edward Island is looking for an Associate Producer to work with the early morning live radio program, Island Morning. This position is temporary for 12 months and is based in Charlottetown. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work on the weekend.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter who is tenacious about chasing guests, passionate about telling the stories of Prince Edward Island. As the industry shifts, local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You understand the diverse and changing population of Prince Edward Island. and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You will further our original storytelling and ensure we are talking about what matters most to people throughout the province.

Under the direction of the program producer, you will chase and produce compelling radio interviews and stories that provide audiences with the news they need to know each morning, ensuring every day that the program is ready for tomorrow. You will work as part of a five person team.

The Associate Producer does the following:

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  generates original story ideas on a daily basis
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  organizes the participation of guests, creative contributors and other participants and maintains contact files
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  develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts or arranges for any necessary research, and ensures the briefing of hosts
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  develops program content including writing; researching; and editing as directed by the show producer
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  prepares scripts using the style and format of the program
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  collect and edit interviews
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  produces and presents tape/talks, short documentaries and podcast segments
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  obtains studios, crews, lines, uplinks, remotes and other technical and production resources required by the program
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  participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production
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  shows creative ability in developing content for multiple platforms when required

In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.
You will participate in and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture.
You will innovate and will champion new story treatments and new workflows, and will help create a diverse range of content across the audience experience. You\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take creative risks, and you inspire others to do the same.

The successful candidate will have:

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  resilience and the ability to cope with changing demands hour-by-hour
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  experience meeting multiple fast-paced deadlines
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  a team-oriented approach to everyday work
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  an engaging on-air presence.
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  an awareness of what matters to Prince Edward Islanders and a strong news sense
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  both a passion and tactics for giving voice to those traditionally underrepresented in the media
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  the ability to learn and adapt, to embrace change, a desire to learn new things
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  a university degree or equivalent experience
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  a valid driver\'s license

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the
Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
recruitment@cbc.ca .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our
corporate website . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on
conflicts of interest . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6

Work Schedule: Full time