Senior Producer - United States Assignment/Washington Bureau, (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Trade tensions. Donald Trump. Canada’s beleaguered relationship with the United States. Add it all up and there’s rarely been a more important time to help our audience understand what’s going on south of the border. We’re looking for an exceptional leader and accomplished journalist to keep on top of it all and lead CBC News’ coverage of the United States. As the Senior Producer of Assignment, based in Washington, D.C., you will oversee CBC News bureaus in Washington and New York. Our two countries share more than the largest international border. From continental and transatlantic defence obligations; to arts and culture; to national security, technology and the economy the two countries are inextricably linked. In this role, you will lead on creating coverage plans that help Canadians make sense of their place in this new dynamic at a pivotal time. Reporting to the Executive Producer of World News, you make sure CBC News is offering the best in video, audio and text journalism to new and existing audiences, live and on demand. You bring an intelligent curiosity to the role everyday as you work to identify, develop and coordinate both daily coverage and special events. You know collaboration is key to the newsroom’s success. You’re a critical link between CBC News and the journalists you support. You work closely with the Executive Producers and other leadership to manage deployments, prioritizing the physical and mental well-being of employees. You have an in-depth knowledge of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices, ensuring newsgatherers are providing fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate coverage. You’ll work with colleagues across the CBC News division and Radio-Canada, sharing both content and expertise across platforms and programs .

Requirements

• Has at least 5 to 8 years of recent, significant leadership experience in a fast-paced news environment, particularly in roles involving breaking news, international coverage and overseeing large teams in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, news judgement and a deep knowledge of the legal and ethical issues in journalism.
• Is an astute strategist, capable of translating audience insights and data into effective content decisions and programming results that meet the evolving needs of Canadian news consumers.
• Finds solutions to a variety of technical, resource and operational issues and can make decisions on tight deadlines; can effectively juggle multiple short and long term tasks and projects.
• Is comfortable navigating rapid change, troubleshooting complex situations, and making swift decisions under pressure.
• Brings a deep and nuanced understanding of international politics, world events, geography, and history, coupled with strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Exhibits stellar communication and collaboration skills, essential for working across diverse teams and regions.
• Has a university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Is able to travel internationally and flexible to work varying hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays to respond to the demands of live and breaking news.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with risk assessment and management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Editorial and Assignment Planning: You are a key decision maker in determining what stories we cover 24/7 and across platforms. While you’re based in Washington, you are plugged into what’s happening across the U.S., scanning the competition, digging into meeting minutes and creating calendars for upcoming events. You can pivot quickly to cover breaking and live news; and are equally adept at planning for future events and specials in collaboration with the CBC News World team.
• Deployment & Resource Co-ordination: With support from the Executive Producer, you deploy U.S. resources, creating roadmaps, budgets and travel when required. You connect with assignment producers across CBC News to coordinate coverage for programs and platforms, integrating domestic teams to bolster coverage plans when required. You work closely with project teams to develop new workflows and set expectations for new projects, such as the recently released podcast “Two Blocks from the White House”.
• Bureau Leadership & Staffing: You are a key leader in the DC bureau. You connect regularly with senior leadership about staffing requirements, interpersonal relationships and any necessary schedule changes. You communicate any issues that need addressing to senior leadership, and also ensure your team’s successes are celebrated widely. You are consulted on backfill and hiring decisions. You create a culture of collaboration and support, ensuring the safety and well-being of the team is considered in every assignment.
• Champion Audience Growth: Your decisions are focused on expanding our reach to new and younger news consumers, and to deepen our engagement with all Canadians. You understand the pulse of Canadian audiences, their habits and what they need from your coverage. You are able to translate insights and data into actionable content strategies for all platforms.
• Uphold Journalistic Excellence: You have a deep understanding of CBC’s rigorous Journalistic Standards and Practises. You help your team navigate complex ethical and legal considerations with grace and precision.
• Foster Authentic Storytelling: You champion content that truly reflects the richness and diversity of perspectives, ideas, and real-life experiences. You inspire your team to think inclusively, always asking whose voice is missing and you work diligently to close that gap. You collaborate with journalistic leaders across CBC News, ensuring our daily coverage is reflective of the stories and issues that help Canadians make sense of their world.
• Innovate & Strategize: You demonstrate daily the role of a public broadcaster in a media landscape proliferated with misinformation, disinformation and rapidly evolving technologies. Verification is a core value. You lean into data, and use it to drive audience-focused strategies for your team. You translate big ideas into tangible actions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level