Senior Producer, Programming (English Services) | |
| Job ID | 1E-76-67-34-44-A0 |
| Company | CBC/Radio-Canada |
| Location | St. John's |
| Province | Newfoundland-Labrador |
| Date Posted | 2021-04-16 |
| Posted Until | 2021-05-14 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Broadcasting-Media |
| Description | |
| 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. Your role You are a strategic thinker who thrives on setting goals and helping your team reach them. You lead through smart coaching and conversation, You understand the power of constructive feedback and believe in lifelong learning. You work every day to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued. Storytelling is in your DNA. You love the creative process. You are also decisive when it counts. CBC Newfoundland and Labrador seeks a Senior Producer of Programming, a role that will bring all of these skills together. As part of the editorial leadership, you will work with program teams to bring their plans to life. Whether building closer connections with local communities or strengthening our journalism through critical thinking, you will develop smart and responsive public service programming. You take the role of a public broadcaster seriously, putting the audience first and ensuring that the content produced by CBC Newfoundland Labrador is relevant, informative and engaging. You have well-developed leadership and communication skills and the ability to mentor and direct staff as well as develop and implement feedback plans for programming teams. You demonstrate a high level of creative thinking, the ability to originate and develop innovative programs and/or production concepts as well as the ability to make immediate decisions in complex and stressful environments. You will work in our editorial leadership group to innovate in our storytelling, coordinate special editorial projects, and to develop pop-ups and programming that flows from them. As the media industry shifts, local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You are excited by the diverse and changing population in Newfoundland and Labrador and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. The role is responsible for program development (all platforms) and providing oversight and support for the smaller stations (Happy Valley Goose Bay, Corner Brook and Gander). You will help ensure that our programming reflects contemporary Canada by creating and driving program initiatives that help CBC meet its strategic goals and better understand and reflect the communities we serve You live and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture. You have a deep appreciation of the importance of representation in public broadcasting. | |
| Education Requirements | University degree or equivalent. |
| Essential Skills | Strong journalistic skills, with excellent news judgment. Extensive knowledge of the issues and diverse communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. Substantial experience vetting, editing, fact-checking and shaping content. Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the demonstrated ability to motivate teams and encourage creativity. Ability to assign, manage staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise. High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team player. |
| Experience | Seven (7) years’ experience of which three must involve work in broadcasting or a closely related industry. |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click Apply Now! |
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