Division: Vancouver Radio – 980 CKNW
Work Status: Full-Time
Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite)
About the Role:
980 CKNW is looking for a Talk Show Content Producer. Reporting to the Executive Producer and Senior Program Director, you will be responsible for producing Mornings with Simi on CKNW (Mon-Fri) – one of CKNW’s flagship talk shows. It is dynamic, interesting, informative, and locally focused. This position will require an individual that is extremely organized, a great internal communicator, and has the ability and experience to track down and book guests with daily deadlines. Do you have insatiable curiosity to learn, a passion for current affairs, and the ability to develop unique angles and conversations around the biggest stories? Being local is at our core at CKNW. In all our segments we strive to stimulate and entertain listeners in the Greater Vancouver region. You must be available to work early mornings. In addition to producing the show you may also be called upon to execute live broadcasts, promotions, and special projects as assigned.
You’ll be working on things like:
- Serve your host, serve the show, serve the station and serve the audience.
- Edit all audio clips, pre-recorded interviews and sound effects should be properly prepped before show time.
- Pitch original stories and develop them for broadcast, social and digital media.
- Chase guests with tenacity and enthusiasm.
- Book guests and set up programming debates and forums.
- Build shows with depth and focus, that drive forward the show’s editorial priorities in covering multiple angles of the big stories.
- Research news and current affairs stories for broadcast and digital media.
- Mine your life and your host’s life for nuggets of REAL life experience which is talk show worthy.
- Develop a comprehensive, unique, and diverse contact list of insiders, professors, newsmakers, reporters, correspondents, opinion makers, etc.
- Develop and produce special programming around impactful and complex topics.
- Provide an on-air presence (when applicable) on the show (debriefs, montages, reports, investigative series etc.)
- Prepare a show rundown, background info for guests, and research for stories. Highlight where teases, promos, and other show elements fall within the rundown.
- Coordinate with newsroom on breaking news, Amber Alerts, and daily show content.
- Collaborate with other producers on story development and show focus.
- Find and tell high quality stories that reflect CKNW as a legacy brand that has evolved as the Lower Mainland has evolved. Seek to represent many sides to a story while always keeping the listener in mind.
- Participate in pre and post show production meetings.
- Provide guidance and feedback to the larger show team on the production of live programming.
- Practice ethical principles of journalism.
- Meet and exceed ratings expectations.
- Perform other duties as required.
If you have the following…we want to hear from you!
- Post-secondary education in journalism, communications or a related field
- Minimum three years of experience in a major market or equivalent preferred
- News experience, preferably in radio
- Ability to write for all media platforms
- Expertise in audio editing
- Understanding of Burli, and multitrack audio editing
- Tenacious approach in booking guests and news makers to join hosts on-air
- Strong and solid interviewing skills
- Curiosity and passion for BC politics, current events and the stories that matter to people in the Lower Mainland.
- Comprehensive and wide-reaching knowledge of local and national news events
- Proficiency with social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
- Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to lead a dynamic team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Application Deadline: February 26, 2023
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Job Description
A173 West Studios is seeking crew members for the upcoming short film In the Backyard, directed by Ben Cruz. The emotionally driven coming-of-age film explores childhood memories, family relationships, and the realities of aging through the eyes of a young boy during the summer of 2010.
Production is now hiring passionate and creative crew members for several key behind-the-scenes positions. This is a non-union volunteer opportunity with catering provided.
Job Responsibilities
On-Set Sound Mixer / Boom Operator
- Handle on-set audio recording during filming
- Operate boom microphones and lavalier systems
- Ensure clean and professional sound capture throughout production
VFX Supervisor / Animator
- Create and supervise visual effects for a featured scene
- Design animation involving a shadow extension effect with movement
- Collaborate with the director to execute the visual concept
Key Hair / Key Makeup
- Design hair and makeup looks fitting the early 2010 setting
- Apply aging makeup effects for grandparent characters
- Maintain continuity throughout filming
Requirements
- Prior experience in the relevant crew department preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for independent filmmaking
- Ability to work collaboratively in a production environment
- Reliable availability during filming weekends
Compensation Details
- Non-union volunteer position
- Catering provided on set
- IMDb and Letterboxd credit provided after completion
- Behind-the-scenes photos included