Evening Associate Producer, Assignment (English Services)

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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
CBC Toronto is looking for an experienced journalist to fill the key role of weekend assignment Associate Producer. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The ideal candidate will be a positive and driven journalist working to deliver multi-platform stories that will have an impact on the audience.
You are passionate about everything that makes this city what it is - its people, its neighbourhoods, its culture, its politics, its business. You are deeply connected to communities across the GTA and have a passion for sharing their stories.
As Associate Producer, reporting to the Senior Producer of Assignment, you will work with the evening assignment producer, program leads, digital journalists, as well as videographers and video producers to deliver news coverage in the Greater Toronto Area.
You will have a grasp of current trends in news programming - on digital and broadcast platforms - as well as emerging tools and technology. And you will have a clear understanding of CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices.
You love breaking news and are able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances during a busy news day. Excellent writing and chase abilities are essential.
This is a collaborative work environment, so a team player with first-rate communications skills is a must. You will need to juggle and prioritize multiple stories and tasks, and to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• Strong & enthusiastic team player with good communication skills.
• Knowledge of changing audience trends and best practices, CBCNews.ca standards and social media.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with at least 3 years of practical and relevant experience.
• High level of organization and productivity.
• Strong contributor of ideas, stories and treatments.
• Personal experience with pitching and producing stories on under-represented communities.
• Knowledge of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Up-to-date contact network.
• Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling.
• Extensive experience working in an assignment role.
• Passionate about exploring the diverse communities that make up the GTA and their stories, issues and ideas.
• Initiative taker, with ability to be productive in individual and team settings.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.
• The ability to plan ahead and effectively organize news coverage for multiple platforms - and to react to breaking news as it arises and assign resources in collaboration with others at the regional and national level.
• Knowledge of production methods in the field and newsroom.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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Job Family
Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location
Toronto
Position Language Requirement
English Only
Language Skill Level (Reading)
Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking)
Status of Employment
Permanent
Work schedule(s)
Full-time
Job Posting Date
Jun 27, 2023, 4:14:04 PM
Unposting Date
Jul 12, 2023, 11:59:00 PM