Producer, Dragons' Den

Position Title
Producer, Dragons' Den

Status Of Employment
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement
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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
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As a producer, you will be responsible for planning, conceiving and developing the production of one

of CBCs most popular television series. You will collaborate with other members of the Dragons.

Den team to prepare program objectives, develop content and prepare scripts. You will work with

the Unit Manager to handle financial and production resource requirements and maintain contacts in

the assignment area. You will ultimately evaluate all facets of production and manage the team as a

whole.

Plans, conceives, organizes, and/or develops the production and realization of a program segment,

program, or series. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, standards and

practices and the Producer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. Nevertheless,

there is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. There is a regular and

ongoing requirement to coordinate the work of others.

As Required, Performs The Following Tasks

• prepare programs for the Internet, including coding, and manipulating images and graphics;
• edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements;
• assure the maintenance of 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 and

participate in this activity as necessary.

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• Completion of a university degree or equivalent is required.
• Exceptional story editing skills.
• 5 years experience required, of which three must involve work directly with related television

network programming.

• A broad understanding of and interest in contemporary small business, venture capital, and

business start-ups/entrepreneurship.

• Experience working in a studio based production;
• Experience in planning, overseeing and producing field and sponsor segments with a small

production team.

• Experience overseeing Post scheduling on short turnarounds.
• Proven ability to exercise strong editorial judgment under very tight deadlines.
• A keen interest in finding new ways to creatively push the look of the program; able to work

with and enhance the visual brand package.

• Strong writing and presentation skills, especially writing VO to picture while supervising an

edit.

• Ability to produce paper edits, without supervision.
• Strong creative skills.
• Proven ability to produce high-impact creative programming that will effectively

communicate key messages.

• Able to work with and direct graphic artists and other video specialty professionals, both

internally and externally.

• Able to work flexible hours (including evening and weekends).
• Able to function well in a hectic, sometimes stressful environment, to handle multiple

priorities and simultaneous projects, and to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to

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.

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

Number Of Openings
1

Work Schedule
Full time