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Position Title:

Managing Editor - Podcasting/Digital Audio, CBC News (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

Unposting Date:

2024-05-21 11:59 PM

Your role

• Are you passionate about podcasting and reaching new audiences with audio content?

• CBC News is looking for an experienced and compassionate leader, who is also an innovative podcast programmer and a proven digital audience builder to head up our Podcasting/Digital Audio work.

• You will manage multiple teams of producers, hosts and sound designers in development work, ongoing podcast production, and short-run series.

• You are part of creating the strategic direction for CBC News Podcasts, and are comfortable interpreting metrics and trends in order to pivot strategy and teams as needed.

• You thrive in a constantly changing environment and inspire confidence in others to do the same.

• You bring creativity and enthusiasm to the task of strengthening the relevance of the public broadcaster to younger, diverse audiences.

• You are a strong journalistic leader who understands the JSP and is comfortable overseeing original and investigative work.

• You have a proven track record of inspiring and developing staff with empathy and prioritizing inclusivity and diversity.

• You excel at collaborating and managing resources between many different departments.

• This position reports to the Senior Director of Audio and Podcasting for CBC News and can be based in either Toronto or Vancouver.

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic and data-driven leadership

• Reviews audience metrics and ensures program/podcast teams are considering data in their editorial decision making

• Oversees pitch processes and ensures they adhere to clear criteria

• Oversees both development staff and audience building staff

• Manages a production budget, freelance contracts and staff secondments as required

• Upholds CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.

• Answers complaints to the CBC Ombudsperson and monitors and responds to audience feedback

• Creates a positive and inclusive work culture through feedback, coaching and development of staff

• Hires and supports the training and development of staff, in both short-term and long-term roles

• Discovers, creates and implements mentorship and training programs for teams.

• Works closely with the legal team when required.

• Works with Managing Editors and other colleagues across the country to achieve strategic goals.

• Ensures that all CBC policies and procedures are followed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Ten years’ experience in the media industry, including at least seven in a leadership role

• Significant team management experience (vision, planning, organizing, directing)

• Superior editorial judgment and thorough understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

• Strong leadership skills to engage and inspire creative teams

• Proven track record in developing employees and providing constructive feedback

• Knowledge of effective management and change-management techniques

• Positive attitude and solutions-focused leadership

• Highly developed interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple changing priorities

• Ability to travel occasionally as required

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.