Position Title: Producer, Front Burner (English Services)

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: English

Language Skills: English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

Work 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.

Full-time contract, approximately ten months long (ends September 2027)

Key Tasks:

Conceives and develops program ideas and concepts

Develops the program content including assigning, researching, gathering, writing and/or editing

Supervise the work of others who contribute to the program or segment being overseen by the Producer

Selects, vets, re-writes and/or edits copy or text written by others

Directs talent, sound and/or image

Edits and mixes, or directs the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements

Plans, organizes, coordinates and determines the style, pace, tempo, line-up and format of the program or the components and/or segments of a program, or programs

Exercises editorial responsibility as delegated by Management

Evaluates all facets of a production including the performance of the program and production team and freelance contributors





Participates in the preparation of program objectives

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

University degree or equivalent

Minimum of five years of experience in a journalistic setting

Experience pitching and producing stories and translating those ideas into on-air segments

Deep knowledge of the Canadian and international news landscape

Experience producing podcasts

Ability to use a variety of software tools including content management systems and Dalet or similar audio editing software

Track record of creativity and innovation with a strong attention to detail

Proven chase skills

Demonstrated expertise in writing and vetting for broadcast and writing of host scripts - and an ability to capture a conversational tone

Demonstrated ability to use tape creatively - and write to it with flair

Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize

Demonstrated ability to produce content that can work on multiple platforms

Embraces change and experimentation

Independent, self-motivated combined with the ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and under tight, daily deadlines

Must be able to solve problems quickly, independently and in-group discussions





A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Lives and promotes the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture

Solid knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada

Demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation of the different cultures, opinions and experiences that make up contemporary Canada (new, diverse, younger audience)

Elevates diverse perspectives, ideas and differing points of view

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices

Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods

Must be available to work on weekends as well as long days and late nights

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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 [email protected].

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📌 Producer, Front Burner (Winnipeg)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Winnipeg