Producer, Power & Politics, English Services; On-site

Position Title

Producer, Power & Politics, English Services (On-site)

Permanent

English (First Official Language), French

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Monday to Friday 11:00–19:15 (subject to change)

The CBC’s parliamentary bureau in Ottawa seeks energetic and forward‑thinking producers for the daily political show Power & Politics with David Cochrane. Producers will support the show’s editorial direction by developing and producing broadcast and online content, pursuing guests, researching stories, writing scripts, and ensuring a diversity of voices.

• Initiate editorial pitches, chase guests, research stories, prepare background information, brief the host, write interview introductions and question lines.
• Establish and maintain contacts with key political players and their staff.
• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by senior producers.
• Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
• Prepare scripts and write backgrounders, question lines and segment introductions; ensure adherence to the style and format of both the program and online platforms.
• Develop program, online and social media content including writing, researching and/or editing (text, graphics, video).
• Obtain and organize technical and production resources required by the program.
• Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for the daily program and a website or social media platform.

• Assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible.
• Direct the host.
• Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
• Write continuity, re‑write or edit text created by others.
• Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the appropriate technologies.
• Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.
• Field production including planning, coordinating and producing off‑site interviews and remote broadcasts.

• A university degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a national or local newsroom in daily news.
• Thorough passion for, knowledge and understanding of Canadian politics and its place alongside American and wider international political issues.
• Proven journalistic skills in producing and directing accountability interviews with elected leaders and those in positions of power.
• Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and respond to many competing demands in a short space of time without sacrificing creativity or quality.
• Proven capacity to problem‑solve and troubleshoot in fixed‑time environments.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent production skills including graphics creation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and contacts.
• Understanding of CBC News and the Ottawa Parliamentary Bureau.
• Knowledge of and ability to file online stories and use social media to communicate content.
• Experience creating digital‑only editorial content and working in a cross‑media, multi‑platform programming environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required.
• Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and work cooperatively within a small production unit.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

Candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory criminal record check and other checks as required.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting our country’s diversity. We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.