06 Nov
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CBC / Radio-Canada
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Winnipeg
06 Nov
CBC / Radio-Canada
Winnipeg
Position Title:Senior Producer, Video Experience (English Services) (On-Site) Permanent Position Language Requirement:English Language
Skills:
English (Reading
- C
- Advanced), English (Speaking
- C
- Advanced), English (Writing
- C
- Advanced) Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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 key to Canadians. This role requires full time on site presence. As CBC News prioritizes the needs of mobile and streaming audiences and delivers content that aligns with our strategic objectives, we are looking for a Senior Producer of Video Experience to help connect our content with those audiences. You will assign, supervise and develop staff running our priority video channels, with a focus on YouTube, TikTok and vertical video. As a solid editorial leader, you know how to package compelling video and optimize it for audience reach and engagement. You bring a deep understanding of platform behaviours, video formats, publishing best practices, SEO, comments and moderation as well as audience needs and expectations. You can clearly communicate those needs to a news operation producing daily news video. Through assignments, publishing and other editorial work, you ensure accuracy and balance, as well as compelling visual direction and storytelling on CBC News-branded channels. You drive the editorial agenda on our video channels by responding to audience needs and trends and innovate to grow the audience. Collaborative work is vital in this role as you nurture relationships across the News, Local & Current Affairs division to achieve shared goals.
You strengthen our team with inclusive, creative ideas, and encourage open discussions. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture. This is a permanent, full‑time position based in Toronto. The hours are expected to be Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and could change based on the needs of the business. The role will require some overtime and, on occasion, working weekends or statutory holidays as required. Assign members of the network video distribution team. Help them focus on priority stories and get them published. Drive video programming decisions for third party platforms around breaking news, live coverage, and features. Lead and optimize rollout of projects, investigations and events on YouTube and TikTok. Conceive and encourage creative pitches. Contribute to forward planning, including weekends. Assist with training, staff development. Jump in to produce or publish video content when needed. Copy edit content to meet the JSP and CBC News’ digital standards and optimize for reach and engagement. Liaise with other senior producers across the News, Local & Current Affairs division. Minimum seven years recent experience in a social news workplace. High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Deep experience and knowledge of social media strategies, metrics, new story treatments,
and digital video storytelling. Extensive knowledge of social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Knowledge and experience using audience-listening and social metrics tools. Substantial experience writing, copy editing, fact-checking and producing social and video content. Experience and proven ability to package news stories in compelling and innovative ways. Experience in producing news video optimized for digital properties. Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately. Ability to surface and validate user-generated content and story ideas on social media. Excellent news judgment and ability to work effectively under 24/7 online newsroom deadline pressure. Ca style and Canadian Press style is an asset. Use of social content schedulers for consistent and efficient distribution. Photoshop or other image editing software. Basic video editing. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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 sendin
📌 Senior Producer, Video Experience (Winnipeg)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Winnipeg