Late Assignment Producer, Cbc Ottawa, English Services, (on-site)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
On-site
Multi-platform news production experience
Strong editorial judgment and decision making
Fast-paced high-pressure environment management
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Late Assignment Producer for its Ottawa team, responsible for overseeing news coverage across multiple platforms in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The ideal candidate will have significant journalism experience, strong editorial judgment, and a commitment to inclusiveness and diversity in news reporting
Job Summary
The role involves marshaling newsgathering editorial resources during afternoon and evening shifts to decide story priorities across all platforms.
Candidates must uphold CBC's core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality, and integrity while ensuring content resonates with local communities.
This position requires a strategic thinker who places audience needs at the center of decision-making to connect Canadians with important stories.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Late Assignment Producer for its Ottawa team, responsible for overseeing news coverage across multiple platforms in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The ideal candidate will have significant journalism experience, strong editorial judgment, and a commitment to inclusiveness and diversity in news reporting.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Multi-platform news production experience
Strong editorial judgment and decision making
Fast-paced high-pressure environment management
Radio news assignment and oversight
Breaking news response capabilities
Nice-to-have
Coaching and mentoring journalism teams
Deep connection to Ottawa community
Inclusive perspective in storytelling
Strategic audience engagement planning
Key Requirements
University degree in journalism or equivalent
Minimum five years of journalism experience
Valid driver's licence with acceptable record
English language proficiency (First Official Language)