Hybrid Associate Producer, Syndicated Audio

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About the role

  • Associate Producer shaping audio content for CBC News, focusing on live and breaking stories. Collaborating across teams and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

  • pitch, research and develop original story ideas for live and breaking news, showcasing a diversity of backgrounds and life experiences
  • find relevant people to interview, arrange and book interviews, create scripts and supporting audio elements
  • record and edit audio/visual content that has excellent sound and visual quality
  • upload content to appropriate folders, adhering to appropriate naming conventions and tagging principles
  • distill large amounts of complex information under tight deadlines while adhering to the JSP
  • stay informed on current affairs, especially stories of national and international importance that the audience is interested in knowing more about
  • respond quickly to breaking news
  • collaborate with colleagues across CBC to share content with audiences across Canada and coordinate coverage
  • arrange and book studios and other field resources as required
  • manage multiple and often competing priorities

Requirements

  • three years of previous related experience in a multiplatform newsroom
  • ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, current affairs stories
  • track record of connecting with guests from equity deserving groups
  • demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms and audio tools
  • ability to work in high-pressure environments with considerable deadline constraints and under public scrutiny
  • ability to work independently, with superior problem-solving skills and objectivity
  • ability to forge positive team relationships where you value collaboration, transparency, respect and inclusiveness
  • familiarity with CBC’s audio programming offers, including local radio current affairs morning and afternoon shows
  • a knowledge of CBC’s JSP and its practical implementation
  • an understanding of the process for communicating with paid guests and initiating payment
  • ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, stat holidays and overtime
  • a university degree or college diploma in journalism or related fields is preferred.

Benefits

  • flexibility to work from home on some occasions
  • weekend shifts

Job title

Associate Producer, Syndicated Audio

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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