Associate Producer, Unreserved, English Services; On-site

Position: Associate Producer, Unreserved, English Services, (On-site)
Position Title
Associate Producer, Unreserved, English Services, (On-site)

Status of Employment
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement
English, French

Language Skills
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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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CBC Network Radio is looking for two Associate Producers to be assigned to the program Unreserved.

These positions can be based anywhere near a CBC Location. There is a temporary 15 month full time position and a 12 month full time position available.

The Program Unreserved is the radio space for Indigenous community, culture and conversation. It is an hour-long weekly program and podcast that brings Indigenous perspectives to stories and showcases Indigenous storytelling and experiences from across the country.

In your role as an Associate Producer, you have a strong connection to the Indigenous Communities and a deep knowledge of Indigenous issues. You want to create content that develops and amplifies Indigenous stories, voices and talent.

Reporting to the Senior Producer, you are dogged in generating story ideas, tracking down experts and storytellers, and pitching stories.

Your Role
As an Associate Producer, you are a talented writer/storyteller, a strong critical thinker, and have relevant experience in broadcasting. With appropriate direction from one or more producers, you will participate in the production, direction and/or post‑production of a radio program and/or program segment; produce content and encourage conversation in our social media community; and write online articles.

Qualifications

Minimum two years relevant experience in radio broadcasting.

Deep knowledge of and connection to Canada’s Indigenous community.

Strong pitching, chasing and writing skills.

Strong digital and social media knowledge.

Excellent team player.

Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Critical thinking skills.

Initiative and creativity.

Experience working in the field.

Digital editing skills and knowledge of content management systems is an asset.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Background Checks
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.

Equal Opportunity Statement
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 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 .

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

Number of Openings
2

Work Schedule
Full time

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