Producer, The House, English Services, - Ottawa

Position Title: · Producer, The House, English Services, (On-Site)Status of Employment: · PermanentPosition Language Requirement: · EnglishLanguage Skills: · English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-Canada · At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content ...

Job description

Position Title:

Producer, The House, English Services, (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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.

Unposting Date:

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Your role

CBC's Parliamentary Bureau is hiring an experienced audio producer to work on its award-winning weekly political show, The House.

The House has been connecting Canadians to their government for almost five decades. It's respected by politicians and loved by listeners, and as a producer on this team, you will have an opportunity to build on this legacy. To be successful you must be a first-class audio aficionado as well as a Canadian politics keener. You've got to know the players and know how to get a hold of them. You excel at programming insightful panels to help make politics make sense to the audience, you've got experience making sound-rich audio features and documentaries, and you love chasing newsmakers and breaking news. With a minority government in power and the risk of an election always possible, you're ready to jump right in. You will be working with some of the country's best journalists and covering some of the biggest stories to advance the program's agenda and the shared goals of making CBC the public's trusted source of political news and analysis. Last but not least, you're a good colleague. You roll up your sleeves and pitch in. A sense of humour is essential.

This is a full time permanent position based in Ottawa.

Key characteristics:

• You have strong chase producing skills. You understand politics and are able to track down the people who can tell the story best. People you pre-interview feel respected, heard, and valued.

• You're a strong script writer and editor. You have experience writing for the ear, and feel comfortable editing scripts for clarity and consistency.

• Your research skills are excellent – you can track down key information quickly, fact check a script thoroughly, and can write a solid question-line.

• You're an accomplished audio editor, with a strong editorial ear. You know good tape when you hear it, and can edit quickly and confidently.

• You're proficient in Dalet or a comparable audio editing program.

• You're able to record in the field on Zoom or Marantz or a similar audio recorder.

• You're creative. Whether you're using archival material in unique ways or choosing music or current clips to illustrate a documentary, you work with an innovative and fresh approach.

• You are a clear and considerate communicator, and enjoy working closely with others.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• University degree or equivalent.

• At least five (5) years' experience of which three (3) must involve work in broadcasting, preferably radio.

• An advanced knowledge of national politics. 

• Recognized excellence in chasing, writing scripts and audio editing. Strong contributor of ideas, stories and treatments.

• Proven ability to produce interviews, including in the field, and prepare interview question lines and background material.

• Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling.

• High level of organization and productivity.

• Strong & enthusiastic team player with good communication skills. Initiative taker, with the ability to be productive in individual and team settings.

• Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.

• Strong journalistic instincts and ethics. 

• An ability to work long and unpredictable hours, including evenings and weekends.

You are responsible for providing an updated resumé and highlighting the qualifications and skills required for this position. 

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time