Position Title: Executive Producer - Development (Video Streaming) (English Services)

Status of Employment: Permanent

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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: 2024-06-07 11:59 PM

This position is open to applicants based anywhere in Canada.

Your role:

CBC News is looking for an experienced leader to guide the development and implementation of our streaming strategy. Working closely with local and network teams, the Executive Producer will bring hands-on leadership to newsroom teams to implement strategy in craft, assignment, distribution, and framing of video-storytelling positioned for digital delivery in streaming, social, and owned and operated CBC platforms.

As Executive Producer, you are a strong editorial leader with a growth and development mindset. You understand shifting viewer needs, and have experience understanding audience research and data. You are fluent in the constantly evolving best practices in digital video, with proven publishing experience and knowledge on YouTube. You understand the basics of the streaming news business, key players and trends. You have proven experience leading iterative projects and programming that require constant adaptation and innovation.

You have strong ties to local and network newsrooms, ideally with recent experience within local teams. You can observe and analyze newsroom and program cultures, with experience managing change and difficult conversations within teams. You are curious, engaged, and immersed in the diversity of experiences that make up contemporary Canada. You bring different life experiences, perspectives and expertise to the team, all of which will help grow our new, younger and diverse audiences.

This role reports to the Senior Advisor of Content, within the CBC News Studios development team. Working from within the development team, you are a mentor at heart, with a deep commitment to adult learning, team culture, and audience growth techniques. You have some experience working with other CBC departments, and managing production budgets. You live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. You have a thorough understanding of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Please note, there is a strong internal candidate for this role.

Key Tasks:

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  Guides and directs newsroom teams to adopt and adapt best video practices.
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  Alongside newsroom leaders, helps guide the editorial formats, framing and distribution models for streaming video stories, formats and channels.
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  Provides development support to all levels of staff, including working with reporters, producers and shooters across the country to support evolving video practices.
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  Supports overall team tasks including program reviews, communication to all levels of leadership, and the development and re-development of programming.
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  Helps guide and support staff through change, including some travel to local and network locations as required per project.
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  Clearly communicates ongoing project needs and progress within the team, and to key leaders within the news division.
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  As required, drafts presentations, written reports, and commissions research.
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  Assists with staffing analysis, resource and production planning.
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  Advising newsroom leaders on best practices in inclusive newsroom culture and decision-making considerations.
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  May perform all or part of the functions or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.
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  Maintains some communication and collaboration with partners in other areas including Marketing and Communications, Research, CBC Gem/Podcasts, and EFS.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

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  A combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from university or college, plus 7 years of practical and relevant experience in journalism, including interviewing and writing for broadcast.
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  Demonstrated experience in leading a team or unit
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  Demonstrated development experience, providing feedback and strategic guidance to programming team including Executive and Senior Producers.
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  A keen interest and ongoing expertise in news and current events.
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  An ability to work effectively to multiple deadlines along with excellent organisational skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
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  An ability to work overtime as required.
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  A strong sense of creativity, initiative and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work.
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  Demonstrated skillset in digital and streaming video, including YouTube.
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  Ability to solve problems quickly, independently and in-group discussions while living the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture
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  Recognized ability to direct the work of others
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  A deep understanding and appreciation of the different cultures, opinions and experiences that make up contemporary Canada (new, more diverse, younger audience)

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: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time