Position Title:Senior Producer, Local Video Development (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage Skills:English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. CBC News is looking for an experienced senior producer to support a new local video initiative designed to transform how Canadians discover and understand the news stories shaping their communities.This role will support the creation and growth of a new explainer video format that brings together local journalism, audience-first storytelling, and digital video innovation. Working with newsrooms across the country, you will identify compelling local stories, guide the prioritization of resources, coach producers and journalists, and safeguard the editorial standards, workflows and creative vision for a new storytelling format.This is a 1-year temporary position that can be based anywhere with access to a CBC Station.As CBC News continues to prioritize mobile and streaming storytelling, you will help shape local journalism designed to reach new audiences.

You are fluent in the constantly evolving best practices in digital content, with publishing experience and knowledge on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts. You understand what audiences are curious about, how they discover information, and you have experience interpreting and applying audience research and data.You have strong ties to local and network newsrooms, ideally with recent experience within local teams. Working closely with local newsroom leaders, you will champion editorial excellence,



audience-first storytelling and innovation while ensuring all work reflects CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

This role reports to the Executive Producer of Local Video Development, within the CBC News Content development team. Working from within the development team, you are a mentor at heart, with a deep commitment to adult learning, team culture, and audience growth techniques. Protect and promote the editorial vision and ongoing development of a new local video initiative.

Identify opportunities for local stories with national relevance and help shape editorial priorities.

Ensure editorial standards, production workflows and creative best practices are being met across participating teams.

Provide editorial feedback throughout story development, scripting, production and post-production.

Work closely with local newsroom leaders to support successful implementation in participating markets.

Clearly communication about ongoing project needs and progress within the team, and to key leaders within the News division.

Recommend and participate in the delivery of training, workshops and editorial resources that strengthen storytelling across the network.

Ensure stories are optimized for YouTube, CBC News digital platforms, streaming, and social media.

Collaborate with Audience Growth leaders to incorporate audience insights into editorial planning and story selection.

Monitor audience performance and identify opportunities to improve storytelling, packaging and discoverability.





Experiment with new video formats, visual storytelling techniques and platform-specific approaches.

Support production planning, resource allocation and long-term growth of the initiative.A keen interest and ongoing expertise in news and current events.

Strong understanding of YouTube, social video and mobile storytelling, including audience behaviour and platform best practices.

Ability to identify stories that resonate with local communities while appealing to broader audiences.

Experience using audience analytics to inform editorial decisions and improve performance.

Comfortable leading through change and building new editorial workflows.

Curiosity about emerging storytelling formats, audience trends and digital innovation.

Experience managing creative projects from concept through execution.

Multiplatform production experience 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 prospect 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 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] also invite you to take a look at our policy on. Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time

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