Producer, CBC News Podcasts (English Services) in Vancouver, British Columbia

Position Title:

Producer, CBC News Podcasts (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

2024-10-06 11:59 PM

CBC Podcasts

CBC Podcasts has produced a richly diverse collection of award-winning podcasts that engage, enlighten and entertain. We are the #1 Canadian podcast publisher with dozens of series in genres such as investigative, documentary, entertainment, narrative storytelling, and news.

CBC News

When Canadians want to hear the news, CBC is their top choice. We broadcast the most listened-to radio newscasts in the country and as we continue our quest to reach and reflect all Canadians on all platforms, we’re committed to moving further into the podcast space, too.

Understood Series

Know more, now. From the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, to the rise of Pornhub, Understood is an anthology podcast that takes you out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments you want to know more about. Over a handful of episodes, each season unfolds as a story, hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism you can trust. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity. The stories of our time: Understood.

Your role

This one-year contract position (Producer-series showrunner) starts November 18, 2024.

A skilled journalist and audio storyteller, you have a knack for pinpointing great stories that are on people’s radar and approaching them from different perspectives and in innovative ways. You’re that special blend: a highly creative and critical thinker; a great digger and chaser who loves to play a hands-on role making great content; and a strong, conversational writer who knows how to connect with a podcast audience. This position will require you to step into a leadership role managing a host, AP support and mixer so ideally, you have experience vetting and collaborating with others.

True curiosity and an openness to diverse viewpoints and ideas are a must for this gig. So is an ability to work collegially on a small (but mighty) team, and to work well under tight deadlines. And oh yeah… a sense of humour doesn’t hurt, either.

Reporting to the Executive Producer of Understood, you’ll be responsible for crafting content and series that connects with – and grows – audiences. You’ll guide editorial and nurture series that will allow CBC podcasts to continue growing. You are an experienced podcast maker and creative. Your sense of creative judgement, initiative and deadlines will help every member of the team bring their very best to the work we do.

You must have a proven track record of creating premium quality audio and podcasts that resonate with audiences and are critically revered.

In this role you:

• Ensure our projects meet the highest standards of editorial excellence and align with CBC’s Journalistic Standards & Practices.

• Guide editorial direction and production schedules

• Write scripts and question lines, chase guests, conduct interviews, produce host interviews, edit interviews, research and fact check

• Provide feedback on scripts and audio cuts

• Conceives and develops program ideas and concepts. Participates in the preparation of program objectives.

• Determines the style, pace, tempo, line-up and format of the program.

• Exercises editorial responsibility as delegated by Management.

• Guide the work of production personnel and freelance contributors

• As required, performs the following tasks: direct talent, sound and/or image; select, re-write and/or edit copy or text written by others;

• Ensure, in collaboration with Copyright Clearance Officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program;

• Determine the order and importance of various elements of a program;

• Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of personnel who contribute to the program or segment for which the Producer is responsible;

• Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment;

• edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• You have a deep knowledge of and passion for the podcast industry. You knowwho the major players are, what significant trends are developing.

• Excellent writing, vetting and audio production skills with an ear for pacing, tone,presentation and production.

• You are a clear and considerate communicator, who enjoys working closely withothers.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, and connection to, a wide rangeof different and diverse communities and people across Canada.

• Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view iscritical.

• Experience programming content for digital audiences within a mediaorganisation.

• Excellent editorial judgement and critical thinking.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with CBC Journalistic

Standards and Practices:

• University degree or equivalent, as well as seven (7) years’ experience of whichthree must involve work in an industry which is directly related to the area ofassignment.

• Strong journalistic judgement.

• Track record of creativity and innovation.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proven chase skills.

• Demonstrated expertise in writing for broadcast and writing of host scripts – and an ability to capture a conversational tone.

• Ability to identify and write with a consistent host/show “voice”.

• Demonstrated ability to use tape creatively – and write to it with flair.

• Excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise.

• Demonstrated ability to plan produce content for an online audience.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods.

• Independent, self-motivated combined with the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and under tight deadlines.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.

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.

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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 recruitment@cbc.ca .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.