Executive Producer, LA28 Paralympic Games (English Services) Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt) At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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. Many different people in a variety of roles come together to make CBC/Radio-Canada a stronger, more relevant and more dynamic public broadcaster.

Our programming is distinctive, intelligent, cutting-edge, and entertaining, much like the people we’re looking to hire. CBC Sports is looking for an Executive Producer for the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will guide and manage the hosts, on-air talent and the programming team.

The Executive

Producer is instrumental in assigning stories to be chased, monitoring development and creating a coverage plan for the Games. He or she must have the ability to identify and develop programming talent.

The Executive

Producer has responsibilities for the resources of the production unit and is expected to contribute to the planning function of the games. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices and the Executive Producer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. Develops the program content including assigning, researching, gathering,



writing and/or editing.

As required, commissions writing and/or research. Plans, selects and requests, in collaboration with the Unit or Business Manager, the financial and production/resource requirements including the creative contributors and other participants, the material and facilities. Evaluates all facets of a production including the performance of program and production personnel, and freelance contributors.

Select, re-write and/or edit copy or text written by others. Ensure, in collaboration with Copyright Clearance Officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program. Oversee internet site design and structure and organize and co-ordinate on-line content.

Oversee the shooting, editing, encoding, digitizing and packaging of digital audio and video for the internet. Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements. Significant experience producing live international multi-sports event programming.

Experience writing, editing, and conceptualizing the content and flow of distinctive programming. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid editorial knowledge of national and international sports news and issues. Extensive knowledge of international professional and amateur sports (special emphasis on Olympic sports).



Proven ability and experience working with a sales/revenue department developing programming to meet client’s needs, programming objectives, and financial goals.

Experience meeting and presenting programming concepts to clients, sponsors and agencies. Strong leadership skills to motivate a programming team, on-air talent and host. A proven understanding of the CBC, the relationship between Sports, the network and regional programming.

An understanding and appreciation of complex production and technical needs. An understanding and appreciation of the role of digital media in programming. Ability to travel as required and to work long and flexible hours.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. 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. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. Full time #

📌 Executive Producer,Paralympic Games (English Services) (Toronto)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Toronto