Producer - Olympics, Paralympics and CBC Sports Partnership Content LA

Producer
- Olympics, Paralympics and CBC Sports Partnership Content LA28

Producer
- Olympics, Paralympics and CBC Sports Partnership Content LA28

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

English

English (Reading - B
- Intermediate), English (Speaking - B
- Intermediate), English (Writing - B
- Intermediate)

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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CBC Olympics has built a reputation for “best in class” content and sport production. We take pride in producing “athlete-centric” content giving priority to their own voice as the obvious stars of our show. Documenting the athlete’s experience over a career ensures our audience understands the importance of the moment and has a connection to the story as it unfolds live in our coverage.

We work closely with external partners, CBC Media Solutions and CBC Olympic programming to tell stories - people believe.

As Producer you would plan, in collaboration with the Unit Production Manager and the Executive Producer, the financial, production and resource requirements for the creation of Olympic athlete features. You will contribute creative ideas and work with the features team on bringing those ideas to life. During program preparation, production and post-production, you are responsible and accountable for exercising budget authority.

You will be required to regularly coordinate the work of others, including planning the work schedules of others to meet business needs.

• Oversee the Production and Post-Production on Olympic Features
• Contributes ideas for feature content; participates in the preparation of series objectives;
• Assist in developing content including field producing/directing, researching, writing, and editing.
• Prepare scripts; ensure adherence to the style and format of the program.
• Story produce / story edit content;
• Organize the participation of interviewees, develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts any necessary research, and ensures the briefing of hosts (where applicable);
• Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of coworkers and contributors to ensure all content needed is captured
• Ensure, in collaboration with Copyright Clearance Officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program;
• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by Management, ensuring stories meet CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Procedures;

• At least five years' experience of which three must involve work in broadcasting, storytelling, documentary films, TV production or a closely related industry;
• A portfolio that includes examples of experience in conducting interviews, research & fact checking, overseeing edits & sound mixes;
• A commitment to finding diverse, non-traditional voices;
• Intercultural competencies with a focus on connecting with and growing new audiences;
• Experience working in both traditional media, such as television broadcast and digital content production supported by camera and editing skills for pre-production and media management;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Including the ability to…