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.

This position is on-site.

Your role

CBC Yukon has an amazing opportunity in Whitehorse. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for an experienced journalist to help lead a team that drives local, innovative storytelling on audio, digital, video and social platforms. Our search is for someone who\xe2\x80\x99s decisive, creative and passionate about everything that makes the Yukon what it is - people, communities, cultures, languages, arts, sports, politics and businesses.

The North is a place some of us are fortunate enough to call home, a place of culture, tradition, challenges, perseverance and innovation. The Yukon was built around stories whispered, sung, shared around the circles of campfires. As journalists and members of communities ourselves, we work to acknowledge the wisdom, struggles and joy, all of which shape the social, political, economic and natural topography of the territory.

Indigenous peoples are increasingly speaking out to claim their long-held rights and assert their influence. There are established and emerging immigrant communities. The Yukon is a territory in transition, where there\xe2\x80\x99s space to learn, to experience, to travel, to build a career and a life.

As a Multi-Platform Content Producer assigned primarily to CBC Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s audio shows, your central role is programming our shows, working with dedicated hosts, producers and reporters to assign and oversee the production of segments and stories on Yukon Morning, Midday Cafe and Airplay. CBC Yukon also contributes to a N.W.T-Yukon weekend show produced and hosted out of Yellowknife. You will lead daily team meetings to coordinate and participate in story chases while collaborating with News, Digital and Video Producers across the North and across Canada.

You will have the opportunity to initiate ideas and projects to engage and grow our audiences by reflecting and amplifying complex Northern stories in all their beauty, their pain, their hope. There will be latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity while adhering to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, standards, and practices. Besides initiating and producing work yourself, there is a regular and ongoing requirement to coordinate the work of others, within CBC Yukon and with other CBC stations, shows, and hubs.

Working with an editorial leadership team led by CBC Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s Executive Producer, you\xe2\x80\x99ll guide program staff to effectively, efficiently, and empathetically cover the stories and issues affecting our diverse audience across the Yukon. An understanding of local issues and our audiences across the Yukon is essential.

Can you see yourself here?

You have a deep and demonstrated understanding of broadcast journalism, news coverage, digital roll outs and strategic social media storytelling. You\xe2\x80\x99re also keen to understand and embrace new kinds of story treatments on established and emerging platforms.

You\xe2\x80\x99re an excellent writer, and all-round communicator. You also have strong vetting skills. You\xe2\x80\x99re insatiably curious, brimming with initiative. You work quickly, thoughtfully and collaboratively. You\xe2\x80\x99ve demonstrated flexibility and adaptability.

You\xe2\x80\x99re a confident, compassionate, and inclusive leader. You bring experience mentoring, coaching and working with a team. You\xe2\x80\x99re open to new ideas and to feedback. You\xe2\x80\x99re a great planner and deft organizer. You\xe2\x80\x99ve demonstrated that you can coordinate a small team and work in harmony in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment.

You inspire people to bring out their creative best. You make story your number one priority, and guide the team throughout the production process, from pitch, to gathering, to roll out. You are committed to creating a trusting relationship with our audiences and our team.

You are aware of emerging trends around podcasting, on-demand and streaming audio and video and you understand our different platforms, and how to shape a story to play into each one\xe2\x80\x99s strengths.

You thrive on conversation, both with staff and the communities we serve. You put audience needs at the heart of your decision-making and are committed to reflecting Yukon stories in daily programming. You\xe2\x80\x99re committed to contextualizing and reflecting contemporary and evolving stories in Canada\xe2\x80\x99s North through the content you help create.

You understand the role of public media in connecting with and building a stronger local community. You have experience creating content that includes and reflects a diverse range of lived experiences.

Nothing makes you happier than working with a team to develop original, enterprise journalism. You\xe2\x80\x99re paying attention to what people are talking about and you look for ways to bring those voices to the table. You understand that CBC Yukon is a place where conversations start and can be sustained and you want to ensure they\xe2\x80\x99re shared far and wide.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

A relevant Post-secondary degree or equivalent years of experience.

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience of which 3 must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry.

Strong understanding of the Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s diverse social, political and cultural landscape

Demonstrated experience in leading a team or unit.

Experience programming and producing audio shows in addition to demonstrated understanding of digital, video and mobile platforms.

Superior editorial skills.

A thorough knowledge of CBC\xe2\x80\x99s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Demonstrated ability to exercise quick editorial judgment.

Highly developed vetting skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively.

Highly developed interpersonal skills.

Highly developed organizational skills.

Excellent editing/production skills in Dalet and other audio editing software

Ability to work independently and also participate as a member of a production team.

Critical listening and thinking skills.

A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada\xe2\x80\x99s insurance company

As required, you will perform the following tasks:

Coordinate resources and coverage plans for daily content creation, special projects, series, remote broadcasts and streaming content with a focus on CBC Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s three daily audio shows.

Lead story meetings.

Participate in the preparation of content for local, regional and national audiences, including assigning, researching, gathering, writing and editing.

Write, vet and review scripts and q lines or the shows.

Aid in the critical analysis around story selections, treatment and placement, and provide feedback on the same.

Aid in determining the style, pace, tempo, line-up and format of shows.

Frequently contact newsmakers, organizations and community groups to develop a database of ideas for stories and/or programming specials.

Work with hosts to support best delivery and performance

Provide regular feedback and coaching to experienced and developing journalists.

Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, is required.

Podcasting experience would be an asset.

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.

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