Senior Assignment Producer, Parliamentary Bureau
@ CBC/Radio-Canada

Ottawa, ON
CA$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

The role of Senior Assignment Producer, Parliamentary Bureau at CBC/Radio-Canada involves leading a team in a fast-paced newsroom environment. You will manage assignment desk operations, oversee staffing and scheduling, coordinate news coverage, and support journalists with editorial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate and develop stories for broadcast and online platforms.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate daily news coverage and events.
  • Assign and support reporters and producers with story development.
  • Manage production schedules and coordinate technical resources.
  • Contribute to election coverage and execute diversity and inclusion strategies.
  • Oversee budgeting, resource planning, and editorial responsibilities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a university degree or equivalent with at least seven years of national-level programming leadership experience. Strong organizational, communication, and mentoring skills are essential, alongside a deep respect for diversity and inclusion in news production.

Additional Information

This permanent, full-time role is based at CBC/Radio-Canada’s Ottawa headquarters. Candidates will be subject to background checks including a criminal record check.

Key skills/competency

  • Leadership
  • Editorial Judgment
  • Newsroom Coordination
  • Programming
  • Digital Media
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Mentoring
  • Diversity
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How to Get Hired at CBC/Radio-Canada

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight newsroom leadership and digital expertise.
  • Research CBC/Radio-Canada: Understand their values and newsroom culture.
  • Showcase past leadership: Detail scheduling and staff management success.
  • Prepare for editorial questions: Review diverse programming and digital strategies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review digital production tools.
Practice newsroom scheduling software.
Understand broadcast editing systems.
Brush up on multimedia platforms.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging editorial decision.
Explain conflict resolution among team members.
Detail a time you mentored staff.
Discuss handling diverse perspectives.

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