Producer, Assignment

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Multi-platform newsroom experience
Editorial judgment and leadership
Newsgathering resource management
Drive daily and enterprise news coverage in the afternoon and evenings, marshalling newsgathering resources and deciding what stories to cover

Job Summary

  • Drive daily and enterprise news coverage in the afternoon and evenings, marshalling newsgathering resources and deciding what stories to cover.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with journalists across digital, radio, social, and visuals to set the news agenda for Edmonton and northern Alberta.
  • Provide editorial oversight to ensure content is original, relevant, impactful, and adheres to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Matching Summary

Drive daily and enterprise news coverage in the afternoon and evenings, marshalling newsgathering resources and deciding what stories to cover.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-platform newsroom experience
  • Editorial judgment and leadership
  • Newsgathering resource management
  • Audience-centric content strategy
  • Adherence to Journalistic Standards

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching and motivating teams
  • Broadening perspectives in news
  • Positive, team-first attitude
  • Connection to local communities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years of journalism experience
  • University degree in journalism or equivalent
  • Experience in a fast-paced daily multi-platform news environment
  • Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work Rights

Not specified

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