Producer; French Services; On-site

Your Role

Radio-Canada’s parliamentary bureau in Ottawa is looking for a talented, energetic Producer with a passion for federal politics. In this role, you will produce television, digital and radio stories for national news, contribute to the production of special broadcasts and coordinate the work of the ICI RDI reporter. You must be highly adaptable, excel under pressure and have a proven track record as a strong team player.

You will plan, conceive, organize and/or develop the production of program segments, programs or series. All work must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices, and you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. There is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. There is also a regular and ongoing requirement to coordinate the work of others.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

• Conceive and develop story and program ideas and concepts. Participate in the preparation of program objectives.
• Develop the program content, including assigning, researching, gathering, writing and/or editing. As required, commission writing and/or research.
• Prepare scripts; determine the style, pace, tempo, lineup and format of the program.
• Plan, organize and coordinate the program or components and/or segments of a program.
• Plan, select and request, in collaboration with the Executive Producer, the financial and operational resources required for news coverage and program production.
• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by management.
• As required, perform the following tasks:
• Direct talent, sound and/or image.
• Select, rewrite and/or edit copy or text written by others.
• Ensure, in collaboration with copyright clearance officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program.
• Determine the order and importance of various elements of the program.
• Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of personnel who contribute to the program or segment for which you are responsible.
• Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Coordinate online content.
• Oversee the shooting, editing, layout, digitizing and packaging of digital audio and video for the internet.
• Assist with the shooting of digital video segments, including vertical video formats.
• Utilize digital production tools to manipulate images and graphics.
• Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of, audio and/or visual elements.

Objective criteria:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience, of which three must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry, directly related to the area of assignment.
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to inspire others.
• Superior writing, editorial and production skills; interest in cross‑platform media production.
• Solid journalistic background.

Subjective Criteria

• Ability to produce relevant, audience‑focused stories that reflect issues being discussed by the general public.
• Ability to quickly react and respond to breaking stories.
• In‑depth knowledge of and interest in Canadian politics, including key players, policies and current events.
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to actively contribute to the content and stories produced by the bureau.
• Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts.
• Innovative mindset and willingness to take risks.
• Ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines; availability to work overtime.
• Ability to solve problems independently and in group discussions.
• Experience using a camera, editing content and operating a video display unit.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

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