Producer, Power and Politics Editor

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CBCRadio-Canada Full time

Job Title: Producer, Power and Politics

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced producer to join our team as a producer for Power and Politics. As a key member of our editorial team, you will be responsible for contributing to the editorial direction of the show, producing broadcast and online-specific stories and segments, and repurposing TV material to promote and capitalize on significant news and influential guests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 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 develop contacts.
  • Understanding of CBC News and the Ottawa Parliamentary Bureau.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to file, online stories and use social media to communicate content.
  • Experience creating digital-only editorial content and working in a cross-media, multi-platform programming environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required.
  • Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to take direction and work cooperatively within a small production unit.
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

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