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Overnight Producer - CBC News Network Digital 

The CBC News Network Digital team is looking for a producer to fill a key role in programming Canada's leading news website and app overnight.

This is a Band 12 short-term, part-time overnight position, scheduled two nights a week (Fridays and Saturdays, 9 p.m. ET to 5:15 a.m. ET). We encourage applicants from anywhere in Canada near a CBC location to apply.

As an accomplished journalist, you’re an excellent writer and editor with a sharp eye for a range of headlines, stories and videos that connect with contemporary Canada. You are a critical, independent thinker capable of working efficiently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.

Reporting to the executive producer, you ensure the accurate and quick delivery and curation of breaking and relevant news to CBC’s digital platforms. You must be proficient in leveraging mobile-first packaging, using visual storytelling tools and techniques, interpreting analytics and adapting to evolving technologies. This job also requires identifying, screening and prioritizing national and international stories of interest for a digital audience.

You’re an impeccable multitasker and self-starter who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices, as well as the overall digital strategy. You have uncompromising attention to detail and high standards.

You care about the people you work with and have a deep knowledge of and appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Job tasks

● Program the CBCNews.ca homepage and News App, including story lineups and video

players.

● Copy edit digital stories, social posts and video descriptions as required.

● Monitor breaking and developing national and international news.

● Craft and send breaking news alerts.

● Screen and prioritize digital stories, video, livestreams, audio and photos from across CBC

News and wire agencies.

● Work with reporters, editors and producers on digital content.

● Execute and contribute to digital publishing best practices.

● Research, write and contribute to digital stories as required.

● Liaise with assignment and newsgathering teams.

Relevant skills and experience

● Minimum five years of recent experience in a digital news environment.

● Excellent news judgement.

● Substantial experience writing, copy editing, fact-checking and packaging news content.

● Ability to work and make editorial decisions independently.

● Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

● Ability to efficiently manage large volumes of fast-moving information.

● Understanding of how and when to leverage multimedia assets including video, audio,

photos and social media embeds.

● Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.

● Knowledge of content management systems, such as Polopoly.

● Knowledge of Canadian Press and/or CBCNews.ca style.

● University degree or equivalent.

● Ability to work weekends, early mornings, statutory holidays, as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Please email your resume to executive producer Ashley Terry (ashley.terry@cbc.ca) with the subject line “Overnight digital producer – expression of interest.”

The deadline to apply is end of day on Friday, July 4.

Copy Editor Assigned to Local Fredericton

Fredericton is urgently looking for a copy editor with at least two years of CBC experience to backfill for several weeks this summer. 

Week of June 23

Week of July 7

Week of July 21

Week of August 4

Week of August 11

Week of August 18

Week of August 25

The position can be on location or remote from anywhere in Canada. Travel costs can be discussed. Most urgently we are looking for someone who can fill in week of June 23rd. Preference will be given to candidates who can work most the weeks listed above. 

Please contact Victoria Goodfellow Nicholls at your earliest convenience with your interest, samples of your work and the weeks you are available to work.

This is a terrific opportunity to work in the Maritimes and familiarize yourself with the staff in this region. It’s also a beautiful place to visit - close to one of the wonders of the world - the Fundy tidal bore.

Temp Jobs on the CBC Job Portal

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Temps are called in to work to replace permanent employees when they take a break for holidays or special projects etc. While Temps are employed at the CBC all year round, there are three main periods for Temp hiring:

1. Summer (early May-mid September)

2. Year end holiday break (early December-mid January)

3. Leading up to fiscal year end (early February-end of March)

If you are free to work during these times in particular it's best to get in touch with the hiring leaders in advance to let them know you are interested and available to work. Feel free to reach out to any of the leaders on the list as they are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies all the time.

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