I liked the article, because it was about TV production:
Job: Sports reporter
The role: Sports reporters help fans stay up to date and informed with breaking news, commentary and analysis. They spend much of their time attending games, speaking with players, coaches and support staff, and producing content relevant to their area of coverage.
“You’re the mouthpiece of the sport, delivering content to the fans, whether that’s through writing, radio, TV or social media,” explained Josh Lewenberg, a TSN Toronto Raptors NBA reporter, speaking from a hotel in Oakland during the NBA Finals.
Mr. Lewenberg explains that sports reporters once reached audiences through a single platform, but now are often expected to appear on live television, produce both print and audio content and maintain a strong social media presence. “You've got to be a jack of all trades; it's not enough to be a master of one,” he said.
Mr. Lewenberg adds that no two days on the job are alike, and that a sports reporter’s schedule is at the mercy of the team or sport they’re covering. “On game days I’m there in the morning for shoot-arounds and back in the evening for games. On practice days, those are lighter days but you’re still covering something, so your schedule mimics them,” he said.
While the team’s schedule does provide some level of predictability Mr. Lewenberg adds that not everything he reports on is announced in advance.
“You don't know when a trade is going to be made or a player is going to get hurt or another story is going to surface and you’ve got to drop everything,” he said. "It’s hard to develop any kind of routine or regular schedule.”
Salary: When it comes to compensation, Mr. Lewenberg explains that the industry is very top-heavy, with well-known personalities earning six figure salaries and the remainder earning significantly less.
“In terms of starting salaries, we're talking really low, probably not even enough to live on,” he said. “Unless you have the leverage and the demand in the industry to warrant making a really big salary, you’re probably not entirely happy with where you're at.”
Mr. Lewenberg says top earners typically have an established personal brand, a loyal fan base, are located in a major city and work for a large media company.
Education: There are no formal educational requirements for sports reporters, and according to Mr. Lewenberg employers are generally open to candidates from a range of educational backgrounds. Formal training in media production, journalism or communications, however, can be a strong asset.
“There really isn't a blueprint; you could speak to 10 people that you would consider around the same level and all 10 will have different paths that they took to get there,” he said.
Mr. Lewenberg explains that employers typically hire based on the candidate’s experience with various media platforms; experience that can be gained in traditional educational settings, through on-the-job training or elsewhere.
Job prospects: As the media industry continues to shrink and consolidate, opportunities for sports reporters remain limited and highly competitive.
“I don’t think that it’s for everybody, but for the people who are really passionate about it, it’s something worth doing,” Mr. Lewenberg said. “If you’re committed to it, if you want it bad enough, you’re willing to put in the work and you have the skill set to do it, then go for it.”
Challenges: Sports reporters are at the mercy of an unpredictable schedule that can make it difficult to achieve a work/life balance. “Even in the off-season when you have time off, you don't know when they'll make a big signing and you need to go back to work for a few weeks, or during the season when you think you have an evening off and something happens,” Mr. Lewenberg said.
Why they do it: Despite the long and unpredictable hours, the lack of job opportunities and the top-heavy compensation structure, being a sports reporter is still considered a dream job for many fans, and for good reason. “It’s worth it because at the end of the day you’re able to do something you love, that you’re passionate about,” Mr. Lewenberg said. “It’s a dream come true for the people who do it.”
Misconceptions: While sports reporters do attend games, many believe the job comes with a lot more perks than it actually does, Mr. Lewenberg explains.
“The obvious perk of being a journalist is going to the games, but we don’t get as many perks in terms of tickets and jerseys or whatever that people seem to think,” he said. “You’re not flying on the private jets and staying in the five-star hotels with the players.”
Be ready to pay your dues, but strive to be VERY good and you will be noticed.
One of George Castanza's dream jobs :)
If you become a sports reporter for the CBC you can make BIG bucks.
But part of that job means you have to actually go into a dressing room to see what an athlete looks like.
But part of that job means you have to actually go into a dressing room to see what an athlete looks like.
I'm with Enzo on this one. The article says a big names make "in the six figures" and starting "it's not enough to live on". Pointless for an article titled "what will my salary be".
Six figures could be $100,000 to $999,999. That rang is huge and not insightful. Not enough to live on could be $1-??? which is also useless because it relies on a subjective view of what you need to live on.
The rest of the comments seems to say: not always easy, funky hours and not so many perks.
To sum it up: A few people make alot of money, many don't make much money and its not all fun and games. I hope Mr. Lindzon didn't stay up too late drafting this.
Six figures could be $100,000 to $999,999. That rang is huge and not insightful. Not enough to live on could be $1-??? which is also useless because it relies on a subjective view of what you need to live on.
The rest of the comments seems to say: not always easy, funky hours and not so many perks.
To sum it up: A few people make alot of money, many don't make much money and its not all fun and games. I hope Mr. Lindzon didn't stay up too late drafting this.
What is the point of saying what the salary will be when you don't give a range of salaries.
Nov. 10, 2018 CBC job ad: I looked into CBC if they're hiring. There are 5 jobs in Edmonton. 3 of them are French and 2 of the were English.
Job Description
Senior Producer, Visuals (English Services) - EDM00588
Job Family
Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location
Edmonton
Position Language Requirement English Only
Language Skill Levels (Reading / Writing / Speaking) - - -
Status of Employment Permanent
Work schedule(s) Full-time
Description
What it’s like working 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.
Your role
CBC Edmonton is looking for a Senior Producer to lead our visual storytelling efforts across platforms.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, News, the successful candidate will plan, conceive, organize, and/or develop the production and realization
of compelling visual content to CBC’s digital, social and television platforms. An editorial leader in the newsroom, the Senior Producer is an advocate
for the creative use of video and other visual storytelling techniques, and will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive video
engagement strategy.
We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience and knowledge of digital, broadcast and social media strategies, an understanding of how audiences
consume content across platforms and a desire to experiment with new forms of storytelling. You will help reshape the role of video in the digital age,
exploring
ways to add context around major stories of the day, and extending our television brand to digital and social platforms.
In this role, you will collaborate with the assignment desk to direct video producers and video journalists to cover breaking news and enterprise stories,
and coordinate the efforts of all employees engaged in video storytelling on behalf of CBC Edmonton. You will work closely with our journalists and
producers assigned to our supper-hour, late night and weekend television news, as well as to our digital and social media platforms. You will help
determine appropriate story treatments, follow up on the execution and provide mentorship and coaching, and you will play a key role in the rollout of
editorial projects, investigations and events such as elections and provincial budgets. You will track our results, use them to refine our approach to video
and share what you learn with your colleagues.
You will play an integral role in the Local Services strategy with a focus on three priorities:
Content: In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate
and resonate with the communities we serve. You will further our original, enterprise and investigative storytelling and ensure we are talking about what
matters most to people throughout Edmonton. You’re innovative and will champion new story treatments and new workflows, and will help create a diverse
range of content on our TV, digital and social platforms. You’re not afraid to take creative risks, and you inspire others to do the same.
Community: As the industry shifts, local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You will understand the diverse and changing
population
in Edmonton and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content.
Culture: You live and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture. You have a solid understanding of the diverse culture of Edmonton.
Qualifications
As Senior Producer of video content, you will bring the following skills and experience to the CBC:
- University degree or equivalent.
- Minimum seven years recent experience in a multi-platform news environment.
- Strong journalistic skills.
- Substantial experience vetting, editing, fact-checking and packaging digital and video content.
- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the demonstrated ability to mentor and encourage creativity.
- Ability to assign, manage staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise.
- Highly developed video production skills, including strong ability to produce a variety of program formats and experience in field production.
- High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
- Extensive knowledge of the issues and diverse communities of the Edmonton area.
- Experience and proven ability to package video content in compelling and innovative ways.
- Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information and ensure material is directed appropriately.
- Knowledge of user-generated content and social media techniques and policies.
- Excellent news judgment and ability to work effectively under 24/7 online newsroom deadline pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong team player.
- Advanced skills in iNews, Dalet, DTV, Avid MediaCentral and NewsCutter, Polopoly, Photoshop and MPX, as well as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,
- Snapchat and Twitter.
- Canadian Press style; knowledge of CBCNews.ca style an asset.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please apply online! 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 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. 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.
Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.
Senior Producer, Visuals (English Services) - EDM00588
Job FamilyProgramming (TV-Radio-Web)Primary LocationEdmonton
Position Language Requirement English Only
Language Skill Levels (Reading / Writing / Speaking) - - -
Status of Employment Permanent
Work schedule(s) Full-time
|
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please apply online! 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 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. 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.
Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.
