Assignment Producer

Position Title:
Assignment Producer (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
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.

Unposting Date:
2023-11-14 11:59 PM

Our purpose:
Our journalism is rooted in communities, shedding light on the realities, complexities and diversities of life in Canada. We strive to engage and reflect the country’s audiences and deepen understanding among all Canadians. We tell stories of Indigenous and diverse communities that strive to strengthen communication and understanding among all Yukoners.

Who we’re looking for:
CBC Yukon has an amazing opportunity in Whitehorse. We’re 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’s 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 power and influence. There are established and emerging immigrant communities. The Yukon is a territory in transition, where there’s space to learn, to experience, to travel, to build a career and a life.

You inspire people to bring out their creative best. You 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 on-demand and streaming audio and video and you understand our different platforms, and how to shape a story to play into each one’s strengths.

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.

As a multi-platform content producer assigned primarily to CBC Yukon’s news coverage, your central role is building our daily newscasts and news-related programming for our weekday and weekend shows, working with dedicated reporters, producers and hosts to assign and collaboratively oversee the reporting and production of news stories and segments. You will lead daily team meetings to coordinate and participate in story chases while collaborating with news, digital and video producers in the Yukon, the North and across Canada.

You will also have the opportunity to initiate ideas and projects to engage and grow our audiences by reflecting and amplifying complex Northern stories. There will be latitude for initiative, independent judgement and creativity while adhering to CBC journalistic and program policies, standards, and practices. Besides the regular and ongoing requirement to coordinate the work of others you’ll also get regular opportunities to initiate and produce work yourself, including news stories, long-form pieces, audio and video paks.

Working with an editorial leadership team led by CBC Yukon’s Executive Producer, you’ll guide reporters and other program staff to cover the stories and issues affecting our diverse audiences across the Yukon. An understanding of local issues and our audiences is essential.

We are looking for someone with a passion for news, someone who loves the thrill of the chase and the responsibility of getting focused information and insight to our audiences quickly and thoughtfully. You are organised, detail-oriented and confident in making firm decisions and giving definitive direction. You’re also open to suggestions and dialogue. This position requires the aptitude of an air-traffic controller, the instincts of a forecaster and the heart of a collaborator.

You will coordinate a team of reporters that brings our audiences breaking news, information and insight across broadcast (audio, television and digital platforms. You encourage and motivate others to do their best. You are less a gatekeeper and m