Career Opportunity: Producer (French)

Be a part of championing the voice of Canadian democracy. Join CPAC to protect and build on over 30 years of unfiltered access to the people and events that shape our democracy in Canada. The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is Canada's window on parliament, politics and public affairs. As Canada's only national, bilingual media outlet focused exclusively on politics, we are unique in the Canadian media landscape.

CPAC is recruiting for a French Producer to join our team in a full-time role in our downtown Ottawa office.

Summary

The Producer executes the production of content, including live broadcasts, edited programs, segments and videos for both television and digital platforms.

Accountability

As part of the editorial team, the Producer works under the direction of the Executive Producer and/or the Manager of Programming and Content, depending on assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce daily, weekly or special event television broadcasts and digital content;
• Direct talent during live or packaged television and digital broadcasts;
• Research and produce interview background & question lines for one-on-one accountability & public affairs interviews;
• Draft and update program lineups;
• Write scripts;
• Pitch, chase, confirm, debrief and coordinate interview logistics with guests;
• Monitor news events, press conferences and other news outlets for breaking and developing news stories;
• Edit audio & visual elements for added production value;
• Conceive and draft graphic elements for segments and programs;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, experts, journalists, commentators, and freelancers;
• Conduct research and identify potential new programming/media initiatives;
• Coordinate requests for technical crew and production personnel;
• Participate in staff, program and other corporate meetings as required;
• Maintain necessary program files and records;
• Input required compliance data and program information into Broadview and Dalet;
• Write & input keys for programs & segments;
• Undertake other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Journalism, Media Arts or related discipline, or five years equivalent professional experience;
• Three years professional broadcast experience;
• Bilingualism an asset;
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as required;
• Travel required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Masters the highest journalism practices and broadcast standards;
• Understands and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the Canadian political system, and of current and emerging issues and trends;
• Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Demonstrates strong project management skills and experience;
• Operates software for project management, word processing, databases, presentation and spreadsheets;
• Collects and analyzes relevant data to make accurate and timely decisions on a variety of production and journalistic issues;
• Identifies, develops, implements and evaluates effective and efficient solutions to resolve issues and problems;
• Demonstrates excellent broadcast writing skills;
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, managers, talent, the public and contacts;
• Intervenes diplomatically when encountering difficult or confrontational situations;
• Understands group and interpersonal dynamics;
• Contributes to an environment that recognizes, supports, respects and welcomes diversity of employees.

CPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.