Position Title:

Radio Producer (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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.

Unposting Date:

2025-02-17 11:59 PM

Your role

We are looking for a Radio Producer assigned to the morning show Par ici l’info on ICI Première, based in Sherbrooke.

You are naturally positive and emphasize collaborative leadership. You have excellent editorial judgment, a lot of creativity, and know how to maintain good interpersonal relationships. You know how to harness the full potential of digital platforms and highlight content that will fuel citizen conversations. You understand the diverse nature of the Estrie population and the importance of representing all communities in our content.

Reporting to the station manager, you will be responsible for planning, designing, organizing, or developing the production and direction of the morning radio show, which highlights the richness and diversity of the communities served, while following current events in Quebec, Canada, and around the world. You will ensure that the work adheres to Radio-Canada’s Standards and Journalistic Practices. However, you will have plenty of freedom to show initiative, independent judgment, and creativity. In seeking the best ways to motivate, you will regularly supervise and coordinate the work of other team members.

You have new ideas for creating quality shows that the Canadian public expects from us. You think outside the box, always on the lookout for new ways to create distinctive, intelligent, and innovative content; qualities that are also yours.

Main responsibilities:

Participate in the preparation of show objectives.

Develop content for a show, including topics covered, research, texts, and/or editing.

Commission texts or research as needed.

Determine the style, pace, rhythm, composition, and format of the show.

Plan and organize the show or components and/or segments of the show.

Plan, choose, and request, in collaboration with regional management, the necessary financial and operational resources for production, including creative and other staff, materials, and facilities.

Evaluate all aspects of production, including the performance of programming and production staff and freelance collaborators.

Collaborate with directors of other shows.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed):

Select, adapt, and/or revise texts from others.

Ensure, in collaboration with copyright clearance agents, that appropriate permission has been obtained to use all materials in the show.

Determine the order and importance of the various elements of the show.

Assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of team members contributing to the show or a segment of the show.

Organize and coordinate online content.

Edit and mix audio elements, or direct their editing and mixing.

Ensure a continuous communication level or report with the audience that is achievable and appropriate for the style and nature of the show, and participate in this activity as needed.

Select and propose show segments for digital platforms to increase reach and user engagement.

Desired profile:

University degree or equivalent in journalism, communications, political science, or related fields

Five (5) years of experience, including three (3) in broadcasting or a related sector, directly related to the field of assignment or show direction

Strong leadership skills, positive and collaborative

A genuine willingness to embody and promote the values of a respectful culture focused on diversity and inclusion

Knowledge of Radio-Canada’s mandate, programming policies, and Journalistic Standards and Practices

Excellent understanding of issues and events specific to Estrie

Excellent editorial judgment

Excellent knowledge of regional, national, and international news

Proficient in social media and a good understanding of the digital environment

Strong team skills and interpersonal relations

Initiative and resourcefulness

Organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

Ability to go on air is an asset

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:  

A 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 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 sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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 interest. In 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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time