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Executive Producer, As it Happens, English Services; On-site Jobs in Toronto, Canada at CBC/Radio-Canada
Position: Executive Producer, As it Happens, English Services, (On-site)
Position Title: Executive Producer, As It Happens, English Services, (On-site)
Status of Employment: Permanent
Position Language Requirement: English, French
Language
Skills:
English (Reading – C – Advanced), English (Speaking – C – Advanced), English (Writing – C – Advanced), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)
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.
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CBC Radio is looking for an Executive Producer to lead As It Happens. This is a permanent, on-site, full time role, based in Toronto.
About the Show:
Every weekday, As It Happens talks to the people at the centre of the national and international stories that matter most to Canadians. Hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden, the show is here to both inform and delight. It’s been going strong on radio for almost 60 years, and now lives as a successful podcast and a publisher of digital articles as well.
Your role:
CBC is looking for the next Executive Producer of As It Happens. You are an experienced, motivated, and inspired leader with creative ideas for evolving this long-running Canadian program. You’re passionate about getting the show to more Canadians, wherever they listen to audio.
You will build on the strengths and reputation of As It Happens, delivering world-class interviews, alongside unique, curious, and quirkier fare. You will prioritize the right mix of stories for audiences, ensuring that As It Happens is a “must-listen” show on the radio, as a podcast, and on streaming and social platforms.
You embrace new challenges, and have a proven ability to plan, communicate, and implement change.
You are an experienced journalist with a passion for telling stories that connect with our existing listeners, and attract new audiences.
You thrive on the challenges of producing a flagship daily news program, motivating your team to create high quality content under tight deadlines.
You have a keen understanding of the ever-changing nature of news, ensuring that the stories on As It Happens are updated as the program rolls out across the country.
You appreciate the show’s legacy, but also have a vision for where the program needs to go, particularly in service of engaging younger audiences in the 30-49 demographic.
You are familiar with the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, and ensure that As It Happens adheres to those guidelines on a daily basis.
You demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of diversity of perspective, opinion and experience so that it is reflected in all hiring and programming decisions.
Essential
Skills:
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Journalistic experience – you have clear strengths as a journalistic leader, ensuring balance and a range of perspectives in our programming. You are comfortable making tough editorial calls that adhere with our Journalistic Standards and Practices.
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Excellence in leadership – you have proven ability to bring out the best in people, especially during periods of change. You have vision and a clear strategy that allows your team to successfully meet goals. You are an empathetic leader, who creates a positive team environment so your team members can develop, grow, and thrive.
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Audience focus and growth – you have the ability to survey data and translate that into editorial strategy that appeals to new and existing audiences on multi-platforms.
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Proven programming sensibility – you encourage creativity in the use of sound, scripting, and innovative story treatments. You demand different perspectives from a diverse array of guests that represent regional, political, economic and cultural diversity.
Key Tasks:
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Establishes a vision and measurable outcomes for programming and…
Title: Executive Producer, As it Happens, English Services; On-site
Company: CBC/Radio-Canada
Location: Toronto, Canada
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