Category: Radio

CBC New Brunswick seeks a Producer, a role that will bring all of these skills together.
As part of the newsroom leadership, you will work with content teams to bring their plans to life.  Together, you will further the work to build closer connections with local communities, to strengthen our journalism through critical thinking, and to build an inclusive and supportive work culture.
You will contribute to the daily running of a multi platform newsroom including overseeing all aspects of content development, vetting and editing stories for all platforms, and handling the myriad of time sensitive issues that crop up throughout the day.
You will work with your leadership colleagues to innovate in our storytelling. And you will help ensure that our content reflects contemporary Canada by creating and driving initiatives that help CBC meet its strategic goals and better understand and reflect the communities we serve.
 
Please note this is a permanent full-time position on weekdays for a day shift.

CBC News and CBC News Network are looking for an energetic and forward-thinking producer to take on an important editorial role assigned to the program Rosemary Barton Live.  
 
Rosemary Barton Live is CBC News Network’s weekly Sunday political show. It first launched in November 2020 and is already showing strong audience growth as a destination for viewers who want political news and smart discussion about national issues on Sunday Mornings. The two-hour program airs live 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on CBC News Network, and also 11 to 11:30 a.m. on CBC Television.
 
Your role will focus on contributing to Rosemary Barton Live's journalistic impact by chasing and producing interviews with key newsmakers and national figures, as well as supporting the host with major interviews, conventions and special coverage and in her contributions to related programs as CBC’s Chief Political Correspondent, and to support other CBC News programs and platforms in leveraging the content of Rosemary Barton Live.
 
The hours of work will be Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m, and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. but are subject to change due to operational  requirements.
 

CBC’s IUnit is responsible for delivering highly original investigative content to all platforms. While allied closely with News programs, the team also produces longer current affairs treatments that bring depth and context to major breaking stories.
 
You are a senior journalist with demonstrated experience at finding and telling investigative stories. You bring an ability to understand and distill complex information through creative story-telling. You have the curiosity, energy and commitment needed to see an investigative story through its research and production stages, and have an advanced understanding of legal requirements in journalism, in addition to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
 
You are a proven journalistic leader, with significant investigative experience, cultural fluency and an appreciation for the range of perspectives held by Canadians. You live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. 
 
You will oversee the generation and development of stories by working with production teams, providing guidance and direction on research, while setting and upholding realistic timelines for shooting, recording, editing and rollout. You have a keen eye for detail and can manage many files at once. You keep meticulous records of stories pitched and completed.
 
Under the direction of the  I-Unit’s Executive Producer, you will be involved in staffing, technical and production issues and choices. You have exceptional organisational skills as the IUnit has many clients, contributors and collaborators at CBC and Radio-Canada.
 
You will keep the Executive Producer informed about the development of stories and any potential editorial, legal or production issues that may have wider implications for the Network.
 
The Senior Producer is a collaborator who will work with other programs and leaders across the CBC to make sure that the journalistic work created by the team is seen and heard on all platforms. At the network level, you will have a keen awareness of the needs, style and audiences of network programs like The National, The World at Six and World Report. You will also seek to support the creation of investigative content in CBC Regions and ensure good information flow with teams everywhere. You have a thorough understanding of the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
 
You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to mentor, motivate, inspire and support a team tasked with creating high-impact, high stakes journalism.
 
You bring a different life experience, perspective and expertise to the team, all of which enriches story content and helps CBC  grow new, younger and diverse audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.
 
You are a creative thinker, with a strong work ethic, who can work in a demanding environment and maintain a sense of humour. 

The Chase Producer is responsible for performing a range of activities as in the creation of a two hour radio program, contributing to the scheduling, coordination and development of each program in coordination with the show host and Director, Talk Programming. Coordinating, scheduling and contacting show guests as well as formulating stimulating topics and show ideas is most important. The qualified candidate must be able to organize a daily two hour show from beginning to end, as well as perform all pre and post-show duties as well as have a well rounded knowledge of World and Canadian news, politics, pop culture, entertainment sports and general information.

In your role as producer, you will help create stories and visuals for La semaine verte. We are looking for someone who is creative, thorough and open to innovative storytelling techniques that can take the show to the next level. You must enjoy teamwork, be a self-starter and have keen editorial judgment.

This position is based in Radio-Canada’s Quebec City station. You must be able to travel occasionally for shoots.

You have fresh ideas and technical expertise to create the quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. You are someone who is always ready to explore new ways of creating content that is distinct, intelligent and innovative.
 
CBC Newfoundland & Labrador is looking for a Producer assigned to Current Affairs in Corner Brook. This producer will be responsible for gathering and producing content for Newfoundland Morning, a daily 3 hour morning show. You work with the show producer based in Gander and lead a small team of journalists in a multi-platform news environment.
 
As an experienced Producer you will participate in developing, producing and presenting editorial content, creative storytelling and finding great guests for the show. You will have a keen understanding of storytelling with audio and the evolving expectations of the audience. Reporting to the Senior Producer of Programming, you are solid editorially with clear news instincts and appetite for daily journalism. You have a sophisticated understanding of storytelling for all formats and can help the team deliver a compelling, informative show that reflects the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
 
You are a producer who’s focused on the audience and what they need. You know how to engage new, more diverse and younger audiences familiar with digital and social media conventions and story-telling. 
 
You will work closely with the assignment desk to ensure content is up to date and informed on relevant, local stories. You will also work closely with other producers to ensure sharing of story ideas and content. 

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.

CBC is looking for the next Executive Producer of The Current, our flagship national daily current affairs radio program. You must be a motivated and inspired leader with an innovative and creative vision for the continuing evolution of this important Canadian program. As team leader, you will build on the strengths and reputation of The Current today, with your sights set on tomorrow. Unafraid of new challenges and confident of success, you will communicate, effect, and deliver on change. You must be a journalist with a passion for telling stories and connecting with our audiences wherever they are. You must have a keen understanding of the audio and digital programming landscape of today, and a vision of where The Current needs to go next. You will understand how to build a strategy around the digital iterations of the program’s content (from social to online to podcasts), and demonstrate an appreciation of cross departmental collaboration. You will exhibit a deep understanding and appreciation of diversity of perspective, opinion and experience so that it is reflected in all programming and staffing decisions.

We are looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Associate Producer to take on a vital role for our local afternoon radio program, The Homestretch. You’re someone with interests in a wide range of topics.  You love music and sports and quirky stories, but you also have serious journalistic chops. You are a tenacious and creative chaser and a fast worker. 
 
You will be part of a small, tight-knit team, so strong formal and informal leadership and self-management skills are essential.
 
Your job will be to gather, write, and even present, on air, material for The Homestretch, often on a tight timeframe.  You may also be asked to contribute to our other platforms, with digital or social media items related to stories you gather
You will participate in the production, direction and/or post-production of the show or a program segment.
 
You should be comfortable with the demands and needs of television, radio and online news production.
 
You should have some experience in gathering tape and voicing segments and be comfortable chasing and developing enterprise journalism and original research.
 
Advice, guidance and direction are regularly available from one or more producers, but there is wide latitude for initiative and judgement. There may be opportunities to coordinate the work of others and close cooperation with the program unit is essential. 

Making Contact is an award-winning, 29-minute weekly documentary-style public affairs program heard on over a hundred radio stations in the United States and across the world.

Making Contact tells stories that go beyond the breaking news to showcase voices and perspectives often excluded by corporate media. We focus on the human realities of politics and the connections between local and global events through a social justice lens. We are committed to uplifting the voices of people and movements who are doing the work on the ground and to the practice of movement journalism as a means of social change.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• We are seeking pitches for sound-rich, narrative audio features with in-person reporting on these issue areas:
• Environmental justice and the climate crisis
• Economic justice, labor and workers’ rights
• Immigration and migration
• Indigenous sovereignty and rights
• Racial justice 
• LGBTQIA+ and gender issues
• Health disparities and justice, including reproductive justice
• State violence, policing and the prison-industrial complex from an abolitionist perspective

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with host and management to establish clear direction of daily content
• Researching segment topics
• Booking segment guests
• Establishing relationships with media contacts related to the program (political, entertainment, etc.)
• Responsible for creating show ideas and booking talent
• Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of news and social issues that relate to our audience
• Updating content on CJAD800.com and engaging listeners through social media
• Working with host to record other production that is required
• Remaining conversant with all departmental production equipment

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Reporter / Editor that is primarily assigned to digital platforms (cbc.ca & social). This position is based in Corner Brook, N.L. 

As a Reporter / Editor focusing on digital content you will write news and feature articles  on a wide range of topics. You know how to write, edit and package digital news and current affairs content. You have better than average knowledge of social media and desire to deliver excellent journalism. 

You are excited by new story treatments and will inspire others to do that same. And you have an understanding of the geography and culture of western Newfoundland.  

You will uphold and demonstrate the highest of CBC’s journalistic standards and practices in your work. You also live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. 

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry?  Whether it be behind the mic, in front of the camera, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Newfoundland and Labrador.

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.

Temporary position of one (1) year with possibility of renewal.

The position is on call with a requirement for 3 days per week for the next 12 months.

As a member of the digital television team (Radio-Canada.ca/télé and Radio-Canada.ca/zonejeunesse), you will perform two distinct roles.
 
The first will be to manage the TikTok account for Radio-Canada’s Zone Jeunesse.

• Adapt Zone Jeunesse video content for the TikTok platform.
• Come up with creative ways to promote content and write with punch.
• Understand what type of content works on TikTok by tracking trends.
• Keep up with trends to build the community.
• Engage with the community.
• Set a strategic vision aligned with the goals established with the teams involved.
• Manage a publication calendar.
• Analyze results, make recommendations and adjust the strategy.
• Look out for the interests of the brand.

Your second role will be to update television-related content on Radio-Canada’s digital platforms.

• Co-ordinate content with the television teams.
• Update TV show microsites using content management tools.
• Be familiar with best practices in content sharing and discoverability.
• Write programming-related blog posts.
• Meet posting deadlines.
• Ensure quality control at all stages of the content sharing process. 

Please note this is a temporary position, from February 2023 to February 2024. The successful candidate will generally be assigned to work a morning shift, starting at 7 a.m.
 
Your role
 
CBC Edmonton is looking for a digital associate producer to join our team working on Edmonton AM, our morning current affairs radio program.
 
In this role, you will be the digital voice for Edmonton AM, working to expand the show’s reach to digital audiences and finding innovative ways to spark meaningful conversations with our community online.
 
As a member of a close-knit team, you will produce compelling radio interviews that provide audiences with the news they need to know each morning, and create dynamic multimedia stories that attract new audiences online. You will have an abundance of original ideas and story pitches that reflect your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media.
 
You are passionate about learning new perspectives and championing stories and sources from under-represented communities. As someone with a deep working knowledge of Alberta, you understand its political landscape and its energy-driven economy, and your work highlights how these issues affect the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.
 
Whatever your assignment is, the thrill of the chase and the adrenaline rush of tight daily deadlines fuel your success. 
 
In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate, and that they resonate with the communities we serve.

We are looking for an Assignment Producer with a passion for news, someone who loves the thrill of the chase and the responsibility of getting information and insight to our audiences quickly and thoughtfully. You’re organized, detail-oriented and confident, making
firm decisions and giving definitive direction. You’re also open to suggestions and dialogue. This position requires the aptitude of an air-traffic controller, the instincts of a forecaster and the heart of a collaborator.
 
You will help lead and coordinate a team of reporters and producers that brings our audiences breaking news, information and insight across digital (web, social media) and broadcast (audio, television and streaming) platforms. You encourage and motivate others to do their best. You are less a gatekeeper and more of a door opener, embracing curiosity and
a spirit of innovation in storytelling.
 
Experience working on all platforms will ground how you assign reporters on a day-to-day basis. You may also gather and produce for digital, video and audio, as required. You’re an independent thinker, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and creativity. You have a strong knowledge of Canada’s Indigenous communities. A good knowledge of Yukon and
Yukon First Nations, the territory’s news and current affairs, its cultures, characters and history, is an asset.