Associate Producer, Rosemary Barton Live

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)

Primary Location Toronto

Position Language Requirement English Only

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

Work schedule(s) Full-time

**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.

**Your role**

**Function**:
With appropriate direction from one or more Producers, participates in the production, direction and/or postproduction of a program and/or program segment. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required. There is often a requirement to co-ordinate the activities of others.

**Key Tasks**:

- Contributes ideas for program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives.
- Obtains studios, crews, lines, uplinks, remotes and other technical and production resources required by the program on behalf of all Producers and freelancers.
- Assists in developing program content including writing, researching, and/or editing. Prepares scripts; ensures adherence to the style and format of the program.
- Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants, develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts or arranges for any necessary research, and ensures the briefing of hosts. Maintains contact files.
- Processes invoices and obtains authorizing signatures as required.
- Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.

As required, performs the following tasks:

- Select music, sound effects and/or actuality.
- Produce program elements.
- Direct a program, either live or pre-packaged, in studio or at a remote location.
- Assign, direct and co-ordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the Producer is responsible.
- Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
- Log programs and music in appropriate information systems.
- Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for a website using appropriate technologies.
- Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience which is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program.
- Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.
- Requires a university degree or equivalent.
- Assists in creating story ideas.
- Demonstrated writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to chase and book guests.
- Excellent grasp of news gathering.
- Strong news judgment under tight deadline conditions
- Develops and maintains a wide number of relevant sources.
- Demonstrated ability with editing systems and locating visuals from a wide variety of sources
- Strong news sense, especially Canadian and International news and current affairs.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with and understand CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime is required.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
- Must be comfortable and willing to train in a number of different job functions as determined by the Executive Producer.
- Capable of original and creative thought.
- Open to new ideas and approaches.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Innovative, flexible and must be a self-starter.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time under the pressure of breaking and sometimes highly technical news, and still maintain a cooperative relationship with colleagues.
- Ability to work on weekends
- Must have the ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently.
- Must be able to solve problems independently and in-group discussions.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a team player.

**Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter.**You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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