Producer, CBC News FAST

This is a CBC Internal posting only

CBC News is looking for a producer to join the team that programs the CBC News FAST channels for a three-month term, with possibility of extension, beginning Sept. 2nd. 

This is an opportunity to play a key role in programming the video that airs on the CBC News national FAST channel as well as the shared national content that plays on the 14 local channels. Constantly thinking about the audience experience, the role is to find and package news video relevant to our viewers in new and innovative ways.

• You care deeply about our FAST channels and the service they provide to the audience. 

• You must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with and inspire others to make our FAST programming the best it can be. As we learn and grow, you’re open to change and trying new things and have a great work ethic. 

• You’re a problem solver who is unfazed by technical challenges and new workflows. 

• You are highly organized and comfortable working in our current systems and are not intimidated by working in new ones.

• You care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences. 

• You live and promote the values of diversity along with an inclusive and respectful work culture. 

• Your work is governed by and adheres to CBC journalistic and programming policies, standards and practices. Advice and guidance are available, but initiative and independent judgment are expected. 

This  is a Monday-Friday full-time position, based in Toronto, scheduled 2 pm-10:15 pm ET. It is telework-eligible.

Your main tasks include: 

• Create relevant playlists of short-form video that fit the channel mandate.

• Ensure the playlists meet high journalistic standards.

• Provide direction and feedback to associate producers on the team to program video playlists in our playout system.

• Track and log the content.

• Identify and help process news video for playout on FAST.

• Curate video from a variety of CBC News sources from teams including Social, News Network, Digital Video and Local Video. 

• Collaborate with technical teams to program the channel. 

• Integrate elements such as promos and interstitials onto the channels to help viewers understand what they’re watching.

• Liaise with local newsrooms and content units to help them distribute their video onto relevant FAST channels. 

• Follow newsroom outlooks, looking for content and collaboration opportunities.

• Monitor our FAST channels on selected platforms for the user experience.

If you are interested, please reach out to executive producer Alex Brockman (alex.brockman@cbc.ca) and email him your resume.  

Along with your resume, please include a short summary of why you would be a good candidate for this role, no longer than 500 words.

The deadline to apply is Aug 8.

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