Associate Producer

Location: St. John's

Position Title:

Associate Producer
Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position
Language Requirement:
English, French
Language

Skills:

English (Reading - P
- Professional), English (Speaking - P
- Professional), English (Writing - P
- Professional), French (Reading - E
- Exempt), French (Speaking - E
- Exempt), French (Writing - E
- Exempt)
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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Associate Producer, Q with Tom Power

Please note:

This role is a one-year contract position based in St John’s and will require working occasional evenings and weekends as per production needs. CBC is currently seeking an Associate Producer for Q with Tom Power, reporting to the Executive Producer. Five days a week, acclaimed interviewer Tom Power sits down with the artists, writers, actors and musicians who define pop culture.

You are a team player, and someone who is open to feedback and development on the job. You bring a unique perspective to the Q team and are an avid consumer of arts and culture across Canada. You thrive in a collaborative environment, and when you have a wide range of projects on the go. You see all platforms as an equal opportunity to reach new audiences.

You have a keen sense of what works as audio storytelling. You have an audience-first mindset and are willing to adapt and try new things to reach new audiences. You respect metrics and use them to inform the kinds of stories and interviews you pitch, and how to package and promote them.

You are mindful of ensuring that the content on our channels reflects and appeals to the audiences we serve, the communities they represent and the audiences we are looking to grow. You are well-acquainted with Journalistic Standards and Practices of CBC (or similar) and are confident making judgements in complex and stressful situations in accordance with these journalistic policy guidelines, including recognizing when other counsel is needed.
Key tasks   Under the direction of the Senior Producer:
Conceives, pitches, chases, writes, produces and edits interviews and features
Identifies compelling stories and guests that connect with our audience, balancing high-profile artists with established and emerging talent from regions across Canada
Crafts intros and question lines that reflect the voice and tone of Q with Tom Power
Handles administrative tasks associated with production, including booking guests, lines and studios, accessing background materials, logging music and content tracking
Mixes and delivers segments for all platforms: CBC Radio, CBC Listen and external podcast platforms
Collaborates with digital and social teams from the pitch process to final delivery to ensure a multi-platform storytelling experience
Ensures that equipment, facilities, program sources and personnel are available to meet operational and program requirements
Sets up and operates equipment to meet program and production goals
Liaises with the team in Toronto to ensure smooth production from the studio in St. John’s
Liaises with St. John’s team to coordinate on the ground technical troubleshooting as needed
Qualifications   You possess the following: A university degree or equivalent Knowledge of the competitive landscape Knowledge of contemporary arts and culture in regions across Canada Audio storytelling and production experience, including demonstrated chasing, writing and editing skills Strong grasp of the conversational voice and identity of Q Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, or similar Experience working with a host Experience managing guests both in studio and remotely Experience providing or sourcing…