Producer - Television (english Services) (on Site)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
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Daily television newscast production
Story selection and prioritization
Scripting and segment management
** The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Producer for its television division, specifically for the Northbeat newscast, based in Yellowknife. This temporary, full-time position requires comprehensive experience in journalism, leadership, and a strong connection to northern and Indigenous communities. **

Job Summary

  • Lead the daily production of Northbeat, a 30-minute supper-hour newscast for Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
  • Support Igalaaq, the 30-minute Inuktitut supper-hour newscast in Nunavut.
  • This role offers broad potential for travel and creative storytelling opportunities in the North.

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** The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Producer for its television division, specifically for the Northbeat newscast, based in Yellowknife. This temporary, full-time position requires comprehensive experience in journalism, leadership, and a strong connection to northern and Indigenous communities. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily television newscast production
  • Story selection and prioritization
  • Scripting and segment management
  • Liaising with control room
  • Journalistic Standards and Practices compliance
  • On-site presence required

Nice-to-have

  • Creative video treatments
  • Storytelling innovation
  • Mentoring young reporters
  • Knowledge of northern Indigenous communities

Key Requirements

  • University degree or equivalent experience
  • Five years of practical journalism experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team
  • Experience in video story development
  • Ability to work effectively to deadline
  • Knowledge of a northern Indigenous language is a major asset

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