Late Producer, CBC English Services; On-Site

Position Title: Late Assignment Producer, CBC Ottawa, English Services, (On-Site)

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

Position Language Requirement: English

Language

Skills:

• English (First Official Language)
• English (Reading)
• English (Speaking)
• English (Writing)

Unposting Date: :59 PM

Primary

Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time

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. Whether it is in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you will be part of a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

CBC Ottawa is looking for an experienced and dynamic producer to join our assignment team. Reporting to the senior producer of news, the successful candidate will be an editorial leader and an experienced mentor, demonstrating sound editorial judgment and thriving as part of a team in the fast‑paced, high‑pressure world of a multi‑platform newsroom. From 12:45 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday to Friday, you will marshal news gathering editorial resources in the afternoon and evening, deciding which stories to cover, when, and by whom.

You will coordinate and collaborate with journalists on all platforms – digital, radio, social and visual – ensuring we set the news agenda for Ottawa and the surrounding area.

• Organize news coverage across all platforms during afternoons and evenings, making decisions about story priorities and rollouts, allocating resources as appropriate, and ensuring plans are in place for the next morning.
• Oversee all aspects of story development including assigning, researching, gathering, writing, editing and vetting across platforms, with specific responsibilities for radio news.
• Provide fulsome handover notes and outlooks.
• Work directly with the resources team.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and developing stories.
• Provide editorial oversight to ensure our content is original, relevant and impactful, and meets our journalistic standards.
• Ensure assignments and content choices resonate with residents of Ottawa and our coverage area and align with CBC’s strategic objectives to connect with and grow audiences.
• Work closely with other producers on the assignment desk (mornings, weekends) to ensure continuity and collaborate with various producers across platforms and locations.
• Provide feedback and coaching to journalists to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality.
• Assist with planning coverage for special projects and events.

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast‑paced daily multi‑platform news environment.
• Strong journalistic and critical‑thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast‑moving information and quickly redirect resources to meet priorities and objectives.
• Knowledge of and experience in assigning and creating content for all platforms (digital, social, radio, television, streaming) as well as vetting, editing, fact‑checking and packaging.
• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A high‑energy leader with a positive, team‑first attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams, and encourage creativity.
• A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and western Quebec, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
• A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio‑Canada’s insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a…