Position TitleSenior Producer, Scams Unit (English Services) (On-Site) Status Of EmploymentTemporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language RequirementEnglish Language SkillsEnglish (Reading
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- Professional) Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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 significant to Canadians. Online shopping scams, imposter schemes, deep-fakes and consumer fraud are on the rise in Canada. CBC News is launching a new team to unearth deceptive practices and help Canadians make sense of what they can do to protect themselves. We’re looking for a Senior Producer to help shape the programming while championing great journalistic content and the people behind it. You will have experience leading teams covering all aspects of journalism, from breaking stories to deep-dives that require analysis of complex public records or data sets. You will also have a keen knowledge of legal risk management. While the stories will live on visual, audio and text platforms, your first priority is reaching new audiences and keeping them engaged on the CBC News App, CBC Gem as well as CBC News Youtube and TikTok channels. As such, you’ll bring strong production knowledge of vertical video, thumbnails, headlines, graphic treatments and other visual tools and technology. While you will be reporting to an Executive Producer, you will be responsible for launching and nurturing a new team of journalists creating content for younger Canadians.



You’re a critical link between the broader CBC News ecosystem and the journalists you support. As we value collaboration, and you’re creating new content and bringing together a new team, you’ll be working on-site at the Toronto Broadcasting Centre. It’s a Monday-Friday shift. The hours will be determined by production needs and could include early morning, late afternoon or weekend work and overtime. Assign and coordinate regular editorial content, including story ideas, story angles and formats, leveraging data to ensure story choices resonate with audiences. Help develop the pitching and story creation skills of journalists on your team. Work with on-air journalists to support the best delivery and performance across live, breaking and on-demand formats. Communicate with CBC News across regions and platforms, including the assignment desk, collaborating with peers and ensuring the unit’s content is shared broadly with programming teams. Help guide and support staff through change and team development. Maintain a robust contact list that reflects a broad range of perspectives, regional representation and potential guests from equity-deserving groups Obtain and organize technical and production resources as required. Has at least five years of recent, significant leadership experience in a fast-paced news environment, particularly in roles involving programming development and enterprise journalism.



Bring a deep and nuanced understanding of artificial intelligence, consumer fraud, deceptive business practices and other schemes and scams. Superior writing, editorial and production skills. Ability to identify and execute relevant, audience-focused stories which reflect issues being discussed by the general public. A solid knowledge of CBC Journalistic Standards and practices and strong understanding of legal risk. Superior coaching and mentoring skills with both developing and veteran journalists, freelancers and guests. Experience working with hosts, reporters, guests and programming teams, providing guidance and meaningful feedback. A university degree or college diploma in journalism, or a related industry, audio production and programming and experience in local current affairs is an asset. 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

📌 Senior Producer, Scams Unit (Winnipeg)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Winnipeg