CBC News is looking for an innovative and versatile producer with a strong interest in world news and excellent field producing skills to join our new bureau in Beijing, China.
At a time when the world, and Canada’s place within it, is rapidly changing, being present on the ground to bring stories Canadians want and need to know about is critical. As part of our expanding world coverage team, you’ll work closely with our correspondent in Beijing to help unpack Canada’s relationship with this global superpower.
You’re someone who brings both strong editorial leadership and logistical expertise to the role. You understand the important role of a public service broadcaster in helping Canadians make sense of their world. You’re the person on the front-line upholding the
upholding the CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices and our core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.
The ideal candidate has knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region – its history, its diplomacy, its politics, its economy - and the confidence to help shape CBC’s editorial coverage.
You’re an ideas generator, constantly pitching stories for our mobile and streaming audiences.
You have experience producing social-first content, for Tik Tok, YouTube and CBC.ca. You can manage the production of a story, from focusing, researching, booking interviews, and vetting stories for visual, audio and text.
With support from the Senior Producer of World assignment, you help to create coverage roadmaps, budgets and travel when required. You provide off-camera logistics to the bureau daily, arranging for visas, translators and liaising with local officials. You create a culture of collaboration and support, ensuring the safety and well-being of the team is considered in every assignment.
You understand that stories can break at any time of the day and you have a genuine desire to be on-top of that coverage. The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotational shift work, weekends and overnights to cover breaking news; and a willingness to deploy on a moment’s notice, including to conflict zones. The minimum assignment length for this position is two years and, if agreed to by both parties, may be extended for up to an additional two years.