Executive Producer - Audio & Programming, Local - toronto (english Services) (on - site)

Executive Producer - Audio & Programming, Local-Toronto (English Services) (On-Site)

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.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic person to lead the programming and audio teams at CBC Toronto. As Executive Producer you will lead all of our current affairs program teams and oversee any special programming, such as on-site remotes, breaking news live coverage events and planned specials. You manage the development and scheduling of staff. You guide and support on-air talent. You are committed to developing relationships and content in underrepresented communities.

You are keen to collaborate with the rest of the leadership team at CBC Toronto. You're a visionary programmer who is innovative and adaptive. Your leadership style inspires others to experiment and challenge traditional thinking about programming and content creation.

You are a strategic thinker who puts audience needs at the centre of your decision-making. Your decisions and leadership are based on specific goals which are clearly communicated to your teams. You will work to develop a clear identity for our programs and for CBC Toronto as a whole.

You are naturally collaborative. Your ability to build relationships helps ensure the success of your teams and the station alike. You will develop the next wave of leaders, hosts and programmers.

You champion team success, and find creative solutions when issues arise. The people who work on your teams know what you expect of them. You are a strong motivational leader, capable of managing people as well as complex journalistic and legal situations.

You are deeply invested in developing a representative and inclusive culture. You have a high level of cultural awareness and are comfortable talking about race, identity and inclusion. You have a strong understanding and connection to equity-deserving communities across the GTA.

Key tasks:

• Responsible for overseeing the development and review of all CBC Toronto radio programs, podcasts, and emerging content formats.
• Responsible for the development and coaching of hosts, journalists and leaders as it relates to strategic content development.
• Identifies and develops emerging talent within and outside of CBC News.
• Reviews and redevelops existing local properties, working closely with program teams to align with strategic goals, conducting structured program reviews and redevelopment plans.
• Provides regular feedback to employees.
• Makes daily staffing and scheduling decisions.
• Co-ordinates, programs and executes live and breaking news specials.
• Closely monitors audience and industry trends, and develops ideas and approaches positioned against future content opportunities.
• Highly skilled in audio, video, digital and social content production.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Demonstrated talent as a programmer with an ear for pacing, tone, presentation and production.
• Proven experience identifying, mentoring and developing on-air talent.
• Highly developed writing, vetting, and production skills.
• Passion for local storytelling and the ability to identify relevant, audience-focused stories, which reflect issues being discussed by people in the GTA.
• Experience leading teams through periods of significant change.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and adapt to audience trends and data.
• Advanced critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of CBC's journalistic standards and practices and their applications in a wide variety of contexts.
• Quick to react and respond to breaking stories.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise both quick editorial judgement and long term strategic planning.
• Proven ability to foster a vibrant and inclusive team culture.
• A mindset of continuous learning and constant evolution.
• Experience planning long term projects, organizing logistics and juggling resources against strategic goals.
• Highly developed organizational skills.

Additional requirements:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years' experience of which five must involve leading program teams in a major market.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including weekends on call.
• This position requires you to work in the CBC Toronto office full-time.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: criminal record and employment checks. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.

Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time