Here’s your chance to help shape Canadian media by joining CBC Factual Entertainment as a Researcher!
Share our passion. Live our values. As Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions, CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French, and eight aboriginal languages.
*Please note that this is a contract position*
What’s the Role?
- The Hour is looking for a researcher to add to its creative team.
- This person will assist in the production of the program by suggesting ideas and/or possible guests/contributors and by seeking out and preparing material for production and presentation.
- There is some latitude for independent judgement, but work is generally governed by established procedures and practices and performed under the regular direction and/or guidance of a Producer.
- There is little requirement to co-ordinate the work of others.
Key Tasks:
- Suggests ideas for, and possible guests/contributors to, programs and/or program segments.
- Seeks out, obtains, evaluates and organizes information and materials, from individuals and/or varied sources which will contribute to the realization of the program or segment.
- Seeks out and obtains audio and/or visual elements for programming and production. If necessary, negotiates, within established parameters, the acquisition of audio and/or visual material from internal or external suppliers.
- Develops and maintain subject files.
- As required, provides general administrative support to the program unit.
As required, performs the following tasks:
- synthesize and present in writing the results of research activity;
- vet and edit scripts for accuracy;
- arrange for guests, commentators, panelists, etc., conduct pre-interviews, evaluate analyze and prepare relevant information;
- brief producer and/or host.
What you Bring:
- Job requires a minimum of one year of comparable and relevant experience.
- Job requires a university or college degree
- Proven experience conducting story research on a live television show
- An understanding of and keen interest in contemporary cultural, social and political issues.
- A keen interest in finding new ways to tell stories and expand the limits of traditional programming
- A team player, who thrives in a high-pressure environment with daily deadlines.
Strong organizational and storytelling skills - Must have the ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently
- Innovative, flexible and must be a self starter
- Ability to work for extended periods of time under pressure and still maintain a cooperative relationship with colleagues
- Must be able to solve problems independently and in-group discussions
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Open to new ideas and creative approaches to stories
- Proven ability to push for excellence
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.
