Job Description

Position Title: Producer, Island Morning (English Services) (On Site)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement:Language Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2024-05-07 11:59 PMThis role requires full time on site presence.Your roleCBC P.E.I. is looking for a producer based in Charlottetown to lead the Island Morning team.You will be responsible for what airs on morning radio \xe2\x80\x94 bringing fresh ideas, sharp editorial skills and a keen understanding of audio storytelling.This position leads a team of 4 people and reports to the Executive Producer.You believe in an inclusive approach to journalism. The show informs, entertains and speaks to the people of P.E.I. Your job is to enhance the connection and grow the audience by reaching underrepresented communities and more diverse and younger audiences.You are a team player and work well with others. You lead with compassion and empathy.CBC offers access to training, mentorship and career development over time to employees along with a structured onboarding process. There are also several Employee Resource Groups at CBC.Key tasks:

• Lead the morning radio team in Charlottetown.
• Assign which stories will air on the morning radio show, guide their creation, and edit them before they air.
• Research, write and produce original story ideas that will engage and inform the audience.
• Deepen our community connections and elevate the voices of equity deserving groups.
• Occasionally present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience\xe2\x80\x99s understanding of issues.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, plan features and coordinate long-term coverage.
• Communicate with other producers and leaders and ensure radio content has a home on digital, social and television.

Your profile

• As a Producer, you will bring the following skills and experience to the CBC:
• Graduation from University or Community College in a journalism program or other relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to assign, manage and motivate staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise.
• High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms, including strong audio editing and storytelling experience.
• Knowledge of multimedia journalism - including text, social and video
• Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities across Prince Edward Island
• Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling
• Demonstrates the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture
• Familiarity with live broadcasts, including ability to adapt to breaking and developing news
• Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight deadline multi-platform environment
• A natural interest and curiosity in current and emerging technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility in hours, including overtime, evenings and weekends

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 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 .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.Primary Location: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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