Producer, Visual Content – English Services

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About the role

  • Producer leading the creation of original visual journalism at CBC News. Collaborating with various teams across digital platforms in southwestern Ontario.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the executive producer, work with producers, reporters, associate producers, VJs, video producers and editors to conceive of and produce digital-first visual content for daily and feature programming that will align with strategic objectives and will resonate with audiences across platforms.
  • Determine story treatments, vet scripts and video, and plan video content rollouts for digital and social channels (streaming channel, TikTok and YouTube, website).
  • Work with journalists in the newsroom and in the field to produce live programming across video platforms.
  • Provide editorial oversight to ensure our content is original, relevant and impactful, and meets our journalistic standards.
  • Collaborate with various teams across platforms and locations to ensure our visual content reaches the widest possible audience.
  • Create best practices and streamline workflows for digital video platforms.
  • Provide feedback and coaching to journalists to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality.
  • Assist with planning coverage for special projects and events.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily multi-platform news environment.
  • Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
  • Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information and quickly redirect resources to meet priorities and objectives.
  • Knowledge of and experience in assigning and creating visual content for a variety of platforms (digital, social, television) as well as vetting, editing, fact-checking and packaging.
  • Experience in producing live visual content from the field and/or the control room.
  • Experience executing digital and social strategies including setting objectives, tracking results and reporting on outcomes.
  • A high-energy leader with a positive, team-first attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams, and encourage creativity.
  • A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in southwestern Ontario, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
  • A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
  • University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteHamiltonCanada

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