Associate Producer

Position Title: Associate Producer

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: English

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.

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9 month contract, Associate Producer, CBC Kamloops

CBC Kamloops is looking for an Associate Producer to join our team for a 9 month contract to backfill a parental leave.
You will be part of the radio/audio current affairs and multi platform production team working with producers and reporters to deliver highly crafted editorial material for Daybreak Kamloops and all CBC B.C.'s content platforms. The successful candidate will have strong audio production skills, writing and desktop editing ability, news judgment and be able to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrable connections to and knowledge of local Indigenous communities.

• Contributes and pitches daily ideas for program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives.
• Prepares scripts; ensures adherence to the style and format of the program.
• Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants, develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts or arranges for any necessary research, and ensures the briefing of hosts.
• Maintains contact files.
• Operate the board for a live, early morning radio program team in studio.
• Obtains studios, crews, lines, uplinks, remotes and other technical and production resources required by the program.
• Assists in developing program and digital/video content including writing, researching, field production, and/or editing.
• Creates content for digital social platforms as required.
• Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
• Adheres to and follows the journalistic standards and practices to achieve the high quality standards CBC is known for.

• Select music, sound effects.
• Produce program elements.
• Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
• Write continuity, edit text, edit audio and occasionally edit video for broadcast.
• Write stories for digital platforms.
• Log programs and music in appropriate information systems.
• Assist in maintaining 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.
• Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.

• Community connections and a deep understanding and appreciation of the diversity of perspective and opinion in Kamloops and the surrounding region.
• Familiarity and proven connections with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities, people living with a disability, and other underrepresented communities in British Columbia and across Canada.
• Passion for Kamloops and
  
  B.C’s interior - both stories and issues.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team, you may occasionally be leading your work group.
• Strong writing and editorial abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-platform environment.
• Strong and enthusiastic team player.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curious, quick thinking, incisive and critical thinker.
• Innovative with programming ideas.
• Experience using social media to research, develop and source stories.
• Committed to serving and growing audiences.
• Willingness to present on-air -…