Multiplatform Producer (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title:

Multiplatform Producer (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - P - Professional) English (Speaking - P - Professional) English (Writing - P - Professional)

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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Are you an energetic disciplined and creative journalist CBC Windsor has an opportunity for you to join the team as a multi-platform this role youll be a key leader in the newsroom in the afternoon and into the evening contributing to the successful operations of storytelling on digital radio television and social platforms.

Reporting to the executive producer the multiplatform producer is part of a team making assignment choices in the afternoon evening. You are responsible for guiding editorial choices around breaking live and on-demand stories in the evening and the following morning. responsible for helping to make assignment decisions that affect the later part of the day and impact stories destined for late and morning rollouts. Your work is critical to setting the agenda for the next day which is why you are a news junkie and you have experience working in daily news. Youre willing to roll up your sleeves when needed and to act as a guide with decisions that are data-driven and rooted in telling stories that matter to people in Windsor and beyond.

In this role youll be working directly with reporters and so you understand how to help them deliver their stories across platforms. You care deeply about how the audience consumes news and the types of stories that resonate in their lives. You will ensure that our decision making is story-centric - that is making decisions and deploying resources to meet audience needs rather than program needs first. You understand that the media landscape is changing and you like to experiment with new storytelling formats to drive audience engagement. You know the questions to ask at a story meeting to both challenge and encourage enterprise reporting and when breaking news happens you are at your best facilitating a quick response.

The successful candidate will help to oversee the stations newsgathering resources enabling the Windsor team to be responsive and live. Organizational skills and an innate desire to track stories to the end are key qualities for the person in this position. You generate story ideas by maintaining strong follow files contact lists and youre always looking for opportunities for the team to actively engage with the community.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable in a mentorship role and can also work with the most experienced people to create compelling content. You must believe in building an inclusive newsroom because you understand how that shapes content. The role of the public broadcasters is clear to you and drives your own desire to share local Windsor stories with the rest of Canada.

This role is full-time and requires on-site presence.

As required you will perform the following tasks:

Conceive and develop story ideas and concepts across platforms.

Make assignment decisions about story priorities and rollouts to day-part across the afternoon and next-day

Allocate resources and assign afternoon staff as well as provide editorial oversight to ensure our content is original relevant and impactful and meets our journalistic standards.

Participate in the preparation and execution of stories including late-day assigning researching gathering writing and/or editing.

Create and curate lineups for digital and streaming platforms

Plan and support the Windsor team in content creation curation and distribution.

Coordinate resources and coverage plans for daily content creation as well as special projects series and remote broadcasts.

Coordinate with other CBC Newsrooms on breaking news or enterprise story assignments.

Provide regular feedback and coaching to experienced and developing journalists.

Develop and maintain community contacts with newsmakers organizations and community groups to inform editorial decisions.

Maintain and update assignment planning tools.

Monitor and track relevant data to inform editorial decisions.

Your profile:

Excellent communication skills and proven leadership ability.

Critical thinker with strong analytical skills including knowledge of CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

Proven journalistic track record working across digital platforms in a fast-paced daily multiplatform news environment.

Able to generate original material while working with a team.

Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information and quickly redirect resources to meet priorities

Advanced knowledge of broadcast and digital platforms and tools

Knowledge of the social political and cultural life of Windsor-Essex County including underserved communities and equity-seeking groups.

Highly creative organized and resourceful.

Proven experience coaching teams to success.

Desire to stay up to date on industry trends and to experiment with distribution.

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.

University degree or equivalent with five years of experience

Must possess a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets

the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company other

classes considered an asset.

Please include a link to your website blog or video 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:

825 Riverside Drive West Windsor Ontario N9A 5K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

IC

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