Job Posting FT

Posting Date:	Jan 09, 2009	Closing Date:	Jan 16, 2009
Position:	Segment  Producer  - CEP 723M   Fashion Television– Full-Time
Reference Number:	KE-010909
Location:	CTV - 299 Queen St W. Toronto
Salary:	Group: E   (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Hours of Work:	40 hours per week. Overtime as required.
Responsibilities:	·       Generating interesting, original and current story ideas and angles for a weekly magazine show, weekly news pack and special features. ·      Ability to react by referencing a strong contact base and research venues like the internet ·           Initiate, write, and produce field pieces ·      Ability to write a detailed paper edit ·      Strong writing skills for voice-overs ·      Possess strong persuasive skills to get interviews ·      Validating and assessing the editorial value of stories and assignments ·      Finding, and booking the best possible guest for each story ·      Researching and writing comprehensive editorial background briefs that lead to original and cohesive lines of questioning ·      Monitor and stay abreast of the Arts, entertainment and overall pop
Qualifications:	·       Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a segment producer ·          Experience in generating story ideas ·         Experience in writing scripts ·          Strong knowledge and passion for the Arts, entertainment and pop culture ·         Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines of several simultaneous duties, while maintaining focus and composure. ·         Excellent communication skills – oral and written ·          Ability to work well in a team and be self-motivated ·         Computer processing skills, including Microsoft, Word, Excel and other related computer programs. ·         Excellent internet research skills ·         Experience working with an editor to put together stories ·Available to work weekends and evenings
Application Details:	Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online with a resume and portfolio to www.ctv.ca  or forward in confidence to:                 Human Resources                            Please quote reference number  KM-010909           CTV Television Inc.  299 Queen St W  Toronto ON M5V 2Z5 e-mail: jobs@chumlimited.com or fax: 416 591-5289    Only those applicants who complete the attached questionnaire will be considered
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CABJ on OTR

So yesterday yours truly (CABJ VP Print, Morgan Campbell) made a guest appearance on TSN's Off The Record.

Yes, I had a great time and yes I represented myself and CABJ well. But what made yesterday special for me was that another one of the panelists, XM Radio host Terry Mercury, was a fellow CABJ member.

Two CABJ members on the same panel on a sports talk show on mainstream Canadian television?

Doesn't happen often.

Anyway, you can view clips here.

And here.

And here.

Happy New Year?

More crappy news from the newspaper industry this weekend.

When I arrived at work yesterday a colleague asked if I had heard the rumours that the Globe and Mail was about announce layoffs.

Turns out the rumours were true.

Between buyouts and layoffs the Globe plans to jettison 10 percent of its work force.

This news follows job cuts at CTV and Sun Media, and a massive round of buyouts at the Toronto Star in 2008.

Ouch.

If you've been following media news then you know the outlook south of the border is even more grim. The Chicago Tribune is bankrupt. The New York Times isn't far behind. And now the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is up for sale and may have to close.

Tough times everywhere.

So my question is this:

What are the members of CABJ doing to recession-proof yourselves?

Do you have the skills to adapt if your job description changes? 

Will your credentials and contacts allow you to land on your feet if your current gig is downsized, outsourced or otherwise eliminated?

Is there anything CABJ can do to help you survive and thrive as our industry continues to evolve?

We want to hear from you.

Please share your thoughts below....