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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.

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This role requires full time on site presence.

ICI Alberta is looking for on-call Associate Producers, Chase support for its morning and afternoon radio shows in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

These associate producers will play a key role in creating, repurposing and promoting content.

Your role

• Reporting to the Executive Producer, Radio, and your show’s producer, you will act as a researcher/reporter assigned primarily to preparing a radio program. This will involve the following tasks: researching story ideas and preparing research packs (intros, angles, questions and follow-ups); chasing and booking guests; and writing and presenting stories on air.

• You may be asked to write copy to showcase and promote program content across all our digital platforms. You will also be expected to repurpose radio content for other platforms.

• You may be asked to pitch story ideas that you can develop, present on-air and also deliver on our other platforms.

• You will be required to maintain relationships with local communities and contribute to station initiatives. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and programming policies, but there is latitude for initiative, creativity and editorial judgment.

• We are looking for creative self-starters with sound news judgment and experience researching and preparing content for audiences across multiple platforms. You must have an understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as a grasp of emerging trends in radio and digital programming and formats.

Key Tasks:

• Pitch story ideas, and chase and book guests to meet daily and long-term needs.

• Organize the participation of interviewees, develop background, introduction and line of questioning; conduct or arrange for any necessary research; and ensure the briefing of hosts personally or in writing.

• Maintain contact files (Contacto).

• Attend daily assignment and production meetings.

• Present original stories on air and take part in impromptu roundtable discussions with the team.

• Write and post online articles to promote show content.

• Organize the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other guests.

• Assist the host and producer with program continuity as well as with special projects for programs and the station.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• University degree or equivalent.

• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience during which the candidate would gain exposure to journalism and the technology used at CBC/Radio-Canada.

• Demonstrated writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to chase and book French-speaking guests and synthesize information for hosts in a briefing document.

• Proven, tested on-air skills.

• High level of concentration and organization.

• Strong news judgment under tight deadline conditions.

• Ability to develop and maintain a network of relevant sources.

• Strong news sense, especially Alberta & and the Northwest Territories news and current affairs, as well as good knowledge of Canadian and international stories.

• Thorough familiarity and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

• Bilingualism (English and French).

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Strong organizational skills; ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently, occasionally at the same time.

• Ability to solve problems independently and through group discussions (open to new ideas and approaches).

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (Scoop, iNews, Media Central, Dalet) an asset.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.

Please submit your application in French and include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter.

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 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 [email protected].
 
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.

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