CBC News seeks an editorial leader for weekend audio, combining breaking-news judgment, audience focus, and live broadcast production on site.

Based in Toronto, this permanent Senior Producer position drives early weekend programming for World Report and The World This Hour. You will reshape shows as developments unfold, ensuring fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, and immediate coverage. The schedule runs Thursday through Sunday, roughly 2:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with hours shaped by operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

React decisively to major developments and track stories in real time

Reshape hourly radio and podcast programs during breaking news

Exercise editorial responsibility over daily production and broadcasting

Facilitate inclusive meetings, story pitches,



and audio development

Support extended live coverage across the CBC News system

Requirements

Proven live and breaking-news programming production experience

Keen ear for pacing, tone, and presentation

Highly developed audio production skills and taking programs to air

Exceptional problem-solving, verification, and fact-checking abilities

Deep knowledge of politics, business, science, sports, entertainment, and health

Shape timely weekend audio journalism through live production, story verification, and decisive editorial direction at CBC News.

📌 CBC News Weekend Audio Editor (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Media Awards Foundation
📍 Winnipeg