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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.

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This is a 10-month contract

CBC/Radio-Canada is preparing for Canada’s landmark debut at the Eurovision Song Contest and the team is looking for a creative and resourceful social media editor to be the voice of our Eurovision accounts. Working under the supervision of the senior producer, the successful candidate will help build a community by creating original and innovative content for its social media channels, constantly engaging with the audience. 

The ideal candidate will have a background in social media, creative storytelling and video editing as well as a strong interest in music, pop culture and specifically the Eurovision Song Contest. Experience creating inventive, vibrant, and engaging content for social media is a must, as well as a history of meaningful engagement with audiences. Ability to communicate pitches and visual ideas and create consistently stellar work in a deadline driven environment is essential. You are a strong advocate for inclusion in your work and in the people you work with.

This role is based in the Toronto Broadcasting Centre (with the ability to telework some days).

Key tasks:

• Manage the CBC Eurovision social media accounts on a daily basis, across multiple platforms;
• Pitch, create, and distribute original social content and short-form video assets in support of CBC’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest;
• Build excitement and inform Canadians about the traditions and values of the Eurovision Song Contest;
• Cultivate a defined voice that is unique in the market and true to the Eurovision personality;
• Engage with the existing Canadian Eurovision fanbase;
• Actively keep up-to-date on social and digital trends, identifying real-time content and engagement opportunities;
• Ensure all content is accessible and adheres to CBC Entertainment guidelines and best practices;
• Maintain an editorial calendar for social content;
• Work closely with the CBC Eurovision team to maintain a clear, authentic and vibrant voice; 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams across the corporation including, but not limited to, Radio-Canada (French Services), Marketing and Communications, Media Solutions, Product, etc.;
• Work with Audience Relations and the Gem Product team to develop messaging in response to audience inquiries;
• Guides and informs others on Eurovision Song Contest-related social media best practices;
• Prepare regular social media reports and communicating performance to team and stakeholders, using data to inform strategic and editorial decisions.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• University degree or equivalent with three to four years’ relevant experience, of which minimum two must involve direct social media experience demonstrating excellent content creation, editing, writing and proofreading skills, and a willingness to experiment;
• Minimum one year of direct experience creating content for brands or high-profile accounts;
• Active and highly skilled in the creation of social content using TikTok and Meta’s in-app features;
• Advanced video editing and content packaging skills, as well as high level of familiarity with editing vertical video and the Adobe suite of products (primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop);
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, along with the ability to work under deadlines and with multiple priorities;
• Keen interest in and an ability to keep pace and adapt to the evolving trends and communities in social and digital media;
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices for social media content;
• Knowledge and affinity for CBC content, music journalism, live entertainment, and the cultural nuances of the Eurovision Song Contest brand;
• Fluency in French is an asset, conversational French is essential;
• The ability to contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the team with ideas that will help connect with and grow new audiences;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to, underrepresented communities across Canada.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• 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 [email protected].
 
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. 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.

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