Coordinating Producer; English Services); On-Site

Position: Coordinating Producer (English Services) (On-Site)
Position Title:

Coordinating Producer (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.

Unposting Date::59 PMCoordinating Producer, News , CBC Kelowna or CBC Kamloops This is a permanent Fulltime position, Monday-Friday

Your role CBC is is looking for a producer to coordinate our multi platform news content across our British Columbia Southern Interior locations. This job can be located in either Kelowna or Kamloops. You will be an accomplished journalist with a sharp eye for a range of stories that connect with contemporary Canada and a proven track record of reporting on diverse and underrepresented  this role, you will work with and assign reporters in CBC’s smaller bureaus around B.C. for all digital, audio and video platforms.

You will provide hands-on editorial direction on the daily news agenda and lead and motivate staff to publish and distribute breaking news and fast-paced multimedia content. You will vet material and will provide feedback and mentorship as needed.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will help guide programming decisions around breaking news, live coverage, alerts, video, photos, current affairs and in-depth content in line with strategic goals. As a leader, you will work closely with others in a true collaborative spirit to get our journalism to the audience, everywhere.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to British Columbia generally, and will have strong ties to, and a deep understanding of, underrepresented communities and equity-deserving groups in the Southern Interior British Columbia. You care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions, and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity, inclusion, and respectful work culture.

You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

Your profile:

University degree or equivalent.

Minimum five years recent experience in a multi-media news environment.

Strong journalistic and communication skills.

Proven understanding of the stories of underrepresented communities and how to tell them.

Ensuring inclusive language and framing in stories that accurately represent the diverse experiences of British Columbians.

Substantial experience writing, copy editing, fact-checking and packaging digital and social content in compelling and innovative ways.

Ability to assign, manage and motivate staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise.

Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately.

Knowledge of user-generated content and social media techniques and policies.

Job Summary:

The Coordinating Producer for news in the Southern Interior of British Columbia based in Kamloops or Kelowna plays a key role in elevating top stories…