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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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CBC Ottawa is looking for a producer to join our audience engagement team working on video platforms later in the day. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Under the direction of the senior producer, you will contribute to and determine the content lineups on various video platforms, both live and on-demand.  

You are part of a team tasked with moving a video strategy forward. Social media, AI and audience habits have challenged the industry and you are ready to help the team adapt to meet that challenge. You have a keen understanding of both horizontal and vertical video platforms, an understanding of both the pros and cons of AI and a knowledge of industry trends.

You will be responsible for taking live broadcasts to air in the control room and manage livestreaming for other platforms and determine line-ups on the fly. You will package content and determine lineups for the FAST channel, YouTube and other video platforms. You will also be expected to play a key leadership role in live coverage and lineup management in the newsroom.

You know your way around video editing, packaging and social media. You think outside the box and are not afraid to take chances. When you evaluate a reporter’s story pitch you consider all the video possibilities. 

You are familiar with the news cycle in Ottawa and surrounding areas and have experience in editorial vetting. 

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the live producer to determine television news line-up 

• Take CBC News at 6 to air (control room)

• As needed, program and manage live video coverage on a number of platforms

• Collaborate with all video platform reporters &  hosts

• Edit and package video material for all video platforms 

• Create playlists and determine lineups video platforms 

• Assist and guide reporters on video storytelling 

• Editorial vetting for all platforms 

• Take part in daily editorial meetings 

• Connect with assignment and resource teams daily 

• Work with audio teams to create video projects  

• As this is a new role, be prepared to adjust and adapt as it evolves

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced news environment

• Experience in working in a live control room environment

• Skilled at basic video editing and packaging 

• A proven work ethic and a positive attitude

• Strong editorial judgement and vetting skills 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• An understanding of the news landscape of Ottawa and region 

• You regularly pitch ideas to the video platforms better 

• You are familiar with YouTube, Tik Tok and FAST channels

• Ability to work a later shift and work overtime as required

• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company, other classes considered an asset.  

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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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