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Division: Global News BC
Work Status: Part-Time
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)

About the Role:
Global BC is looking for a part-time Producer to join the #1 newsroom in Western Canada. This position will report to the Global BC Assistant News Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating and producing news content for TV, radio, and online for Global BC as needed. This is a Group 4 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:
The following is an outline of some but not all of the primary functions and responsibilities for this position:

• Recognizing, chasing, and delivering news content to multiple platforms.
• Writing and vetting compelling, accurate news copy, including story leads, bumpers, and promos.
• Writing and producing reporter packages, when required.
• Writing and producing online stories and video, when required.
• Writing and producing radio stories, when required.
• Developing creative ways to deliver news content.
• Developing news content through a diverse and inclusive lens, including through the lens of Truth and Reconciliation.
• Liaising with assignment desk for of stories, cameras, live resources, and reporters for breaking and developing news.
• Creating news content using desktop editing systems.
• Conducting news interviews.
• Monitoring all news sources, including feeds, wires, and social media.
• Maintaining Global News’ high production standards.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-Secondary Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in television broadcasting.
• Minimum of three to five years’ TV news production experience.
• Experience filing for TV, radio, and online.
• Working knowledge of all newsroom production software.
• Working knowledge of desktop editing, using Stratus/Edius.
• Proven strong editorial news judgment, with solid research abilities.
• Proven ability to access and interpret property searches, title searches, court records, and civil filings for all jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to write and execute Freedom of Information requests for all levels of government.
• Demonstrated experience in inclusive journalism.
• Knowledge of the Indigenous populations in BC, trauma reporting, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action.
• Strong news writing skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, working quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with online content production, writing for the web, Word Press, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows, as well as learn new skills in a multi-faceted digital news operation.
• Familiarity with the current state of online news reporting and its future development.
• Experience in updating online and broadcast content with a content management system an asset.
• Possess excellent people skills, with the ability to work independently, effectively, and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Strong and proven leadership skills a must.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive benefits package and access to free mental health support.
• Free internal networking and learning opportunities with talented, award-winning journalists via the Corus U program.
• Joint union/management education fund available for approved external courses.
• Strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee-led resource groups.
• Opportunities for social engagement with colleagues available throughout the year.
• Onsite perks such as cafeteria, gym, electric vehicle charging stations, free parking, and close to transit.

Application Deadline: September 6, 2024

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