Position Title

Producer, video-assigned to broadcast (English Services) (On-site) Status of Employment: Permanent 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.

Unposting Date

2026-08-17 11:59 PM CBC News is Toronto is looking for a producer for its video, streaming and broadcast platforms, which now include a FAST channel. This is the perfect opportunity for an innovative editorial leader with a proven track record of identifying and executing original programming for live and streaming platforms.. You will have a grasp of current trends in news programming - on digital, social and broadcast platforms - as well as emerging tools and technology. You embrace change and are excited at the prospect of adapting our journalism to meet evolving audience needs. You have experience in breaking news scenarios where you have demonstrated the ability to quickly make editorial decisions in high pressure situations under tight deadlines. And you will have a clear understanding of CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices. Excellent writing abilities and a proven ability with sophisticated video editing systems like AVID Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro are essential. The successful candidate will need to have a deep understanding of the issues and diversity of the GTA and they will work to ensure that this diversity is reflected in the show. They will also understand - from personal experience - what it’s like to deal with the challenges of being a journalist in a local Toronto newsroom. This is a collaborative work environment, so a team player with first-rate communications skills is a must. You will need to juggle and prioritize multiple stories and tasks, and to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. And yes, you know how to have fun, too. The position requires full-time, on-site presence at the Toronto Broadcast Centre. We are hiring several other jobs in southern Ontario. You can see them all here.

Key responsibilities

Make quick editorial decisions under pressure in complex, time‑sensitive environments. Work closely with teams to get breaking news to the audience quickly and cohesively. Conceive, produce and manage streaming playlists and broadcast lineups. Help mount, manage and deliver live and on demand programming over the course of the day. Write, cut and vet presentation elements for streaming, social and broadcast platforms. Coordinate with producers, reporters, on-air staff, writers, editors, videographers and other staff members.

Take live programming to air from a control room

We are looking for a candidate with the following: University degree in journalism or equivalent with at least 5 years of practical and relevant experience. Extensive experience working with broadcast lineups and control rooms is essential. Recognized excellence in writing for broadcast news (streaming, television and radio) providing quick turnaround when producing scripts and editing video. Strong contributor of ideas, stories and treatments. Demonstrated experience working with and shaping program lineups and a station’s assignment process is desired. Passionate about exploring the diverse communities that make up the GTA and their stories, issues and ideas. Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling. Personal experience with pitching and producing stories on under-represented communities. Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker. Demonstrated skills in editing video and experience with emerging technologies. Experience creating non-traditional visual storytelling and knowledge of sophisticated graphics. Proven ability to produce interviews and prepare interview question lines and background material. Demonstrated skill writing for digital and social media would be an asset. High level of organization and productivity. Strong & enthusiastic team player with good communication skills. Initiative taker, with ability to be productive in individual and team settings. Able to work flexible hours. 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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time