Associate Producer, Just Asking

1 month ago

Old Toronto, Canada Radio Canada International Full time
Associate Producer, Just Asking (English Services)

Position Title: Associate Producer, Just Asking (English Services)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Schedule: Full time

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are hiring two Associate Producers to work on the national live radio call-in program Just Asking. One AP role is a permanent full-time position. The other AP role is a one-year contract for a part-time position - three days a week. Both jobs are based in Toronto. Applicants will be considered for both roles. However, if you have a preference for one role over the other, please indicate that in your cover letter.

YOUR ROLE:

Just Asking is a weekly live call-in radio program and podcast that aims to answer the questions that are top of mind for Canadians, with a special emphasis on listeners in our target 30-49 demographic. Topics are a mix of breaking news and news of the week stories, along with consumer affairs to ensure that people have “news they can use” to make better decisions in their lives. The tagline of the show shared by host Saroja Coelho every episode is “let’s figure it out together.”

Reporting to the Senior Producer, the successful candidates will be journalists with excellent news sense and exceptional critical thinking skills. They will be strong storytellers, with proven pitch and chase abilities, accomplished audio skills, and a talent for writing audio scripts for a broadcast and podcast audience.

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and experience with news and current affairs programming, with a proven ability to pivot quickly when breaking news occurs. They must also be able to grasp the kinds of stories that are relevant to all Canadians, while continuing to appeal to our listeners in the 30-49 demographic.

Candidates must adhere to the CBC’s journalistic standards and practices, and demonstrate a commitment to finding diverse voices and perspectives and highlighting them in all of our programming.

KEY TASKS:

  • Pitches program ideas for call-in, with a focus on topics appealing to 30-49 demographic.
  • Sources expert guests who can provide background, context, and answer questions live.
  • Researches topics, and provides the host with background. Maintains contact files.
  • Captures audience questions via voice notes before the show.
  • Writes compelling scripts that adhere to the style and format of the program, and that encourage listeners to participate.
  • Gathers and edits tape as needed.
  • Reviews calls and selects those suitable for air.
  • Identifies any potential JSP issues, flags to SP.
  • Monitors social media feeds, selects comments for air.
  • Works collaboratively with other team members, and the Cross Country Checkup team.
  • Participates in all aspects of production, as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

  • University degree or equivalent, preferably in journalism or other related field.
  • Minimum of two years' relevant experience in a broadcast journalism environment.
  • Exceptional track record pitching and chasing a range of stories, with preference given to those who have experience in live programming.
  • Proven experience in all aspects of story production including conducting pre-interviews, research, fact checking, sound mixing and editing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to CBC's Journalistic Standards and Procedures.
  • Excellent and creative writing skills, with the ability to write to the style of the show.
  • Impeccable editorial judgment and critical-thinking skills.
  • Creative approach and commitment to innovative story-telling and cross-platform programming.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines, and to pivot quickly if breaking news demands it.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong track record of ensuring a diversity of voices and perspectives is reflected in storytelling.
  • High level of organization and productivity.
  • Independent thinker, self-motivated, but also a team player.
  • Ability to work flexible hours - weekend work is required.

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’s diversity. That’s 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’s 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’s public broadcaster.

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

Number of Openings: 1

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