Show Producer - Ottawa, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

Ready to join US?

Division:
Global News - The West Block

Work Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Ottawa, ON (Onsite)

About the role:

You will contribute by:

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

Pitching, lining up, producing, and writing content for The West Block and Global National News
Collaborating with the team to break and develop stories that drive news cycles, including pitching and delivering exclusive interviews and newsmakers
Overseeing technical production of the West Block, including building rundowns, writing and vetting scripts, control room producing, and postproduction editing
Producing field shoots, road shows, news items, remote segments, and special event coverage as needed
Writing, editing, and producing packaged and live segments
Booking guests and conducting field interviews when needed
Participating in editorial discussions and collaborating with the host and executive producer to determine the editorial direction and content of the show
Organizing coverage plans for major national stories and breaking news events
Displaying strong editorial judgement
Generating enterprise, investigative and diverse stories that reflect the country
Working to expand The West Block brand and viewership on television, radio, and digital platforms
Maintaining and continuing to expand a network of political contacts while delivering highprofile guests
Working with the Graphics team to produce graphic elements to enhance storytelling and the overall look of the show
Collaborating with all Global News platforms and affiliate stations
Performing other duties as required

Skills and experience you will bring:

Post-secondary education in a journalism or broadcast related field
Minimum five years of broadcast experience with a strong background in political or national news
Experience as a news producer including show writing, news scripts, and working in a control room
Proven track record working in leadership roles on interviewbased national morning or political news shows preferred
Skilled at covering breaking news and major events
Indepth knowledge of Canadian, American, and international politics and news
Exceptional editorial judgment and news writing skills
Wellestablished political, national, and international network of contacts and sources
Ability to deliver high level guests and compelling interviews
Excellent visual storyteller and familiarity with news video editing
Proven ability to grow audiences and develop successful programs
Committed to a diversity of voices and perspectives
Must have excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to work effectively independently and cooperatively in a team environment
Strong leadership skills and high level of comfort providing clear constructive feedback
Ability to work in a highpressure breaking news environment with tight deadlines
Highly organized, selfmotivated and creative
Excellent problem solver and team player
French language skills considered an asset

Application Deadline:
July 26, 2023

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities.

Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.