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CBC/Radio-Canada has a diverse and creative workforce that thrives in an atmosphere of sharing and learning. Ten thousand employees strong, CBC brings Canada to the people in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.
Seize the spirit of a people. Distill it into three hours of radio. Through which, listeners will know more about their neighbours. Their province. and themselves. It’s about news. Things happening right now. And the passions of Saskatchewan people.
It’s Point du jour. We want you to produce it.
Producer:
- On a daily basis, responsible for producing Radio-Canada Saskatchewan’s morning show and other programming in accordance with CBC journalistic standards and policies.
- Responsible for leading and implementing the ongoing development of Radio-Canada Saskatchewan’s morning show under the direction of the Executive Producer and as designated by the Director, French Services in Saskatchewan.
- Motivates staff to do great work.
- Plans, co-ordinates, and crafts a topical show with a variety of texture and tone, that reflects life in Saskatchewan. This includes assigning and researching stories, writing and/or editing scripts.
- Works with other departments in CBC to ensure efficient and coordinated news and current affairs coverage on a daily basis.
- Monitors the news and issues of the day and works with the news desk, and other current affairs producers.
- Contributes ideas and creative treatments on stories and programming ideas.
- Works with program contributors and columnists to ensure strong execution of items, and develops new contributors/columnists.
- Provides daily feedback to the programming unit and looks for potential improvements.
- Responsible for a show budget and other special projects as directed.
- Plans and organizes remotes.
We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualifications:
- At least three years experience in broadcasting or a closely related industry which is directly related to the area of assignment
- At least five years of experience
- Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain close collaboration with program unit;
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly creative and resourceful;
- A passion for storytelling and a significant understanding of Saskatchewan’s diverse communities.
- Drivers licence is necessary
This position will not be filled until consideration has been made by the CBC/CMG Local Joint Employment.
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
