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Position Title Associate Producer (English Services) (On-Site) Status of Employment Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement English Language Skills English (First Official Language) English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (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. Your role We are looking for an energetic creative and forward thinking Associate Producer to take on a vital role in our visuals teams. Please note this is an 18 month maternity leave. Youre someone with interests in a wide range of topics. You have serious journalistic chops and you are a tenacious creative chaser and a fast worker. You are familiar with visual storytelling and have the ability to go on air if necessary. You will be part of a small tight-knit team so strong multitasking and self-management skills are essential. Your job will be to gather write and even present on air for our visuals team - often on a tight timeframe. You may also be asked to contribute to our other platforms with video digital or social media items related to stories you gather. You may also be assigned to work on our supper news program where you will chase guests write and cut clips and voiceovers and prepare items for broadcast. You should be comfortable with the demands and needs of visual production radio and online news production on tight deadlines. Advice guidance and direction are regularly available from one or more producers but there is wide latitude for initiative and judgment. Close cooperation with the program unit is essential. Qualifications University degree or equivalent. A minimum of four years related experience. Demonstrated ability to work within a team. Strong writing and editorial abilities. Excellent critical thinking skills including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism. A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Calgary and Southern Alberta and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives. Exceptionally strong research and organizational skills. Extensive general knowledge. Extensive knowledge of Calgary and Southern Alberta. Strong on-air presence. Strong and enthusiastic team player. Curious quick thinking incisive and critical thinker. Innovative with programming ideas. Experience using social media to research develop and source stories. Passionate about both stories and issues. Demonstrated attention to accuracy under time constraints required. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. 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 : 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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 . 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 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 105-1000 Veterans Place N.W. Calgary Alberta T3B 4M1 Number of Openings: Work Schedule: Full time Required Experience: IC Key Skills Mac Os,Video Editing,Content Management Systems,Perforce,Host / Hostess Experience,Trello,Jira,Journalism,Post Production,Adobe Premiere,Confluence,Writing Skills Employment Type: Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. CBC/Radio-Canada respects the principle of the law of nondiscrimination of a Public Employer in Canada. CBC/Radio-Canada is a public broadcaster. For more information please visit our EEO statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr