Associate Producer, assigned to visuals (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title:

Associate Producer assigned to visuals (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English French

Language Skills:

English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing) French (Reading) French (Speaking) French (Writing)

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.

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Associate producer assigned to visuals (English Services) (On-Site)

Your role

CBC Edmonton is looking for a creative self-starter and collaborative team player who is passionate about reaching new audiences and bringing local news stories to life through visual storytelling.

That creative and dynamic associate producer will help produce original and engaging visual content on our TV digital streaming and social platforms.

As a member of the CBC Edmonton cross-platform visual team you will write compelling news programming and interview scripts for a visual story line-up that provides audiences with the context they need wherever they seek that information. That work is rooted in CBC Edmontons 6 oclock TV newscast but carries over into the CBC News app streaming channels and video platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.

As someone who lives and breathes the news you are a critical thinker and an excellent communicator who knows how to drive news stories forward in ways that are highly adaptable to a variety of online video platforms. You are excited about building bridges between television news audiences and those who discover CBC Edmontons stories in a constantly evolving digital landscape.

You understand the diverse and changing population in Edmonton and northern Alberta and the importance of broadening the range of perspectives experiences and points of view reflected on our programming especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the your work you will ensure CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair balanced accurate thoughtful and immediate.

This role requires a full-time on-site presence.

Note: This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Regular working hours will be Monday through Friday 10:15 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. The successful candidate will need to be flexible around working varied shifts based on operational needs which can include evenings and weekends.

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the development and structure of CBC Edmontons TV news programming with an aim to engage and inform audiences while deepening our community connections.
• Contribute to the creation of the program lineups including adding or removing items helping determine priorities vetting scripts and inputting details pertaining to story format timing supers or other relevant directions.
• Conduct research and interviews find and edit video write scripts and package stories as needed.
• Promote show content that will have a life on other video platforms and creatively share stories between the platforms to reach new audiences.
• As necessary assist in taking television newscasts to air from the control room including communicating with staff in the field studio or other locations.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Chase and book interviews and help set the hosts up for success through scripting and background information.

Your profile:

• A positive mission-driven team player who seeks solutions through collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment
• An ability to generate pitch and pursue strong original video story ideas.
• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities and chase multiple stories at once.
• An understanding of Albertas political landscape economic drivers and demographics and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in and around Edmonton.
• A proven work ethic and strong communication skills.
• Superior writing and visual storytelling skills editorial skills experience working with a program lineup and competency with video editing.
• A highly adaptable mindset with a proven willingness to embrace change as CBC television works to reach and engage new audiences.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of two years of recent related experience including at least one year of experience writing for video broadcast news.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• A willingness to learn and grow

Please include additional documentation or a link to any online demo of your work in your cover letter.

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 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:

123 Edmonton City Centre Edmonton Alberta T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1