Senior Producer, CBC News Podcasts and Audio: West of Centre; English Services; On-Site

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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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is looking for an Alberta-based Senior Producer with experience in news, political coverage, podcasting and broadcasting. This position will support West of Centre, and requires advanced knowledge of Alberta politics as it fits within the national political context, as well as team leadership experience, podcast, radio and audio production and development skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams across the CBC news ecosystem.

The work is key to the CBC News Podcasts & Audio’s mission – to create and amplify CBC’s journalism in the audio space.

This is a 12-month position, which can be based in either Calgary or Edmonton, which will entail full time work, Monday to Friday, and primarily daytime hours but with flexibility required for working with team members coast-to-coast, and to respond to breaking news developments.

About CBC News Podcasts & Audio:

We work with CBC News teams across the country to help support local always-on podcasts, network audio, radio and video teams with a presence in digital audio, and to create and develop original news podcasts and programming for Canadian audiences. We work in deep collaboration with all CBC Newsrooms, CBC News Audience Growth Department, and the CBC Podcast Audience Growth Hub to create audience-first content, and build best practices and skills around digital audio and audience growth throughout all of CBC’s news teams.

About the Role:

In this role, you will work on the production of West of Centre and its content on all platforms. This team will work in close partnership with CBC Alberta, ensuring the needs of Alberta and national CBC audiences are met through this programming. This will mean clearly understanding the unique character of this show and its content, as it fits into the national conversation.

It will mean applying creativity in programming, smarts in audience growth, leadership and vision, and marrying all that up with a healthy dose of love for and experience with CBC News’ Journalistic Standards and Practices. You may be telling stories in the show, mentoring on-mic talent, writing scripts, lining up guests, and keeping productions on time and on budget. You will be responsible for audience growth strategy and execution.

We’ve got an ambitious plan for content production, and would be thrilled to find a Senior Producer who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, one who embodies both podcast storytelling vibes, and newsroom hustle.

You’re responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: