Producer, Power

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CBCRadio-Canada Full time
Job Family Programming (TV-RadioWeb)

Primary Location Ottawa

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading)
Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking) Status of Employment Permanent

Work schedule(s) Fulltime

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, everchanging 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.
The CBC's Parliamentary Bureau in Ottawa is looking for an energetic and forwardthinking producer to take on an important editorial role assigned to the program Power & Politics.
Power & Politics is CBC News Network's daily political show, airing weekdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Your primary role will focus on contributing to Power and Politics' journalistic impact and record. The team's goal is to expand the audience beyond the traditional political realm and outside the program's daily broadcast.

Your role:

The Producer is expected to contribute significantly to the editorial direction of the show. This includes producing broadcast and onlinespecific stories and segments; repurposing TV material in order to promote and capitalize on significant news and the most influential guests throughout the live twohour program.
The producer will also seek out new stories and voices, contribute creative and innovative story pitches, uphold a commitment to original journalism, and make editorial decisions when necessary.
Other duties include chasing guests, researching stories, writing scripts, producing graphics and video editing. There is a requirement to develop meaningful stories and contacts as well as ensure a diversity of voices and perspectives in all news treatments. There is often a requirement to coordinate the activities of others for the production of this material. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required.

Key tasks:

Initiate editorial pitches, chase guests, research stories, prepare background information, brief the host, write interview introductions and question lines. Establish and maintain contacts with key political players and their staff. Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by senior producers. Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production. Prepare scripts and write backgrounders, question lines and segment introductions; ensure adherence to the style and format of both the program and online platforms. Develop program, online and social media content including writing, researching and/or editing (text, graphics, video). Obtain and organize technical and production resources required by the program. Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for the daily program and a website or social media platform. As required, performs the following tasks:
  • Assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible.
Direct the host. Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements. Write continuity, rewrite or edit text created by others. Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the appropriate technologies. Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station. Field production including planning, coordinating and producing offsite interviews and remote broadcasts. A university degree or equivalent. Previous experience working in a national or local newsroom in daily news. A thorough passion for, knowledge and understanding of Canadian politics and its place alongside both American and wider international political issues. Proven journalistic skills in producing and directing accountability interviews with elected leaders & those in positions of power including: Ministers of the Crown, Members of Parliament, Premiers, legislators and municipal leaders. Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently. Ability to handle multiple priorities and to respond to many competing demands in a short space of time without sacrificing creativity or quality. Proven capacity to problem solve and troubleshoot in fixed time environments. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent production skills including graphics creation. Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and
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