Senior Producer, Ontario Service; English Services; On-Site

Position Title

Senior Producer, Ontario Service (English Services) (On‑Site)

Permanent

English (Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Sunday to Thursday; full on‑site presence required; full time.

The Ontario Service is a new division of CBC News that unites programs and content serving provincial and regional audiences, with an emphasis on audio. The Senior Producer of the Ontario Service is the super‑connector who leads and coordinates this service, providing editorial leadership for Fresh Air and Ontario Morning and ensuring that the best of audio content created across Ontario is effectively distributed among Ontario newsrooms.

• Provide editorial oversight for Fresh Air and Ontario Morning
• Identify and oversee distribution of provincial and regional content – including interviews, debriefs, and tape – among stations across the province
• Vet local scripts to ensure they speak to a provincial audience
• As needed, cut and distribute audio from shows that could work for other newsrooms
• Act as point of contact and coordination between local newsrooms and local & provincial current affairs shows across the province
• Liaise with the Queen’s Park team to program and distribute live & packaged audio content
• Coordinate with teams across CBC News in breaking news situations in Ontario to ensure newsrooms are served with relevant content
• As needed, assist with breaking news coverage
• Communicate with and share Ontario content with Syndicated Audio as appropriate (talk tapes, paks, music, etc.)
• Support Ontario weekend copy editor
• Ensure teams adhere to the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

• University degree or equivalent
• At least seven (7) years’ experience, three of which involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry
• Solid journalistic skills, with highly developed writing for broadcast and vetting experience
• Passion for local storytelling and the ability to identify relevant, audience‑focused stories reflecting issues discussed by people in the province
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills; a sense of humour is essential
• Advanced critical thinking and organizational skills
• A mindset of continuous learning and constant evolution
• Demonstrated ability to react and respond to breaking news
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and encourage creativity
• Highly developed audio production skills and ability to produce various program formats
• Strong audio editing skills
• Demonstrated understanding of journalistic standards and practices
• Knowledge of the diverse regions of Ontario and experience telling stories of under‑represented communities
• Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in programming
• A keen eye and ear for stories and story development for news and current affairs
• Ability to make decisions under constant deadline pressure
• Ability to keep track of multiple simultaneous activities; to plan and prioritise; to analyse complex journalistic and operational issues
• Ability to work long and unpredictable hours as needed, including evenings and weekends

• Mandatory criminal record check
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position

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