Job Description

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.

Your role

CBC News is looking for a producer to join our digital team at Canada\'s leading news website and app. As an accomplished journalist, you\xe2\x80\x99re an excellent writer and editor with a sharp eye for a range of headlines, stories and videos that connect with contemporary Canada. You must be a critical, independent thinker capable of working efficiently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Reporting to the executive producer, you ensure the accurate and quick delivery and curation of breaking and relevant news to CBC\xe2\x80\x99s digital and social platforms. You must be proficient in leveraging mobile-first packaging, visual storytelling tools and techniques, interpreting analytics, and adapting to evolving technologies. This job also requires identifying, screening, and prioritizing national and international stories of interest for a digital audience.

You\xe2\x80\x99re an impeccable multitasker and self-starter who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices, as well as the overall digital strategy. You have uncompromising attention to detail and high standards.

You care about the people you work with and have a deep knowledge of and appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

This is a permanent part-time overnight position, scheduled two nights a week (Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET to 5:15 a.m. ET). We encourage applicants from anywhere in Canada near a CBC location to apply.

Job tasks

• Program the CBCNews.ca homepage and News App, including story lineups and video players.
• Copy edit digital stories, social posts, video descriptions as required.
• Monitor breaking and developing national and international news.
• Craft and send breaking news alerts.
• Screen and prioritize digital stories, video, livestreams, audio and photos from across CBC News and wire agencies.
• Work with reporters, editors, producers on digital content.
• Execute and contribute to digital publishing best practices.
• Research, write, contribute to digital stories as required.
• Liaise with assignment and newsgathering teams.

Qualifications

Relevant skills and experience

• Minimum five years recent experience in a digital news environment.
• Strong journalistic skills.
• Substantial experience writing, copy editing, fact-checking and packaging news content.
• Ability to work and make editorial decisions independently.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Ability to efficiently manage large volumes of fast-moving information.
• Understanding of how and when to leverage multimedia assets including video, audio, photos, and social media embeds.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of content management systems, such as Polopoly.
• Knowledge of Canadian Press and/or CBCNews.ca style.
• University degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work weekends, early mornings, statutory holidays, as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. 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 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 . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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.

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