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ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, DIGITAL PROGRAMMING

Ottawa, ON
CA$63,100 - CA$78,800/year
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.

Job Number: J0525-1102

Job Title: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, DIGITAL PROGRAMMING

Employment Type: Full-Time continuing

Job Category: Digital Experiences + Design

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: July 14, 2025

Closing Date: August 10, 2025

Salary: $63,100.00 - $78,800.00/Year

Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week); Occasional work evenings or weekends and occasional travel.

Job Reports To: Producer, Digital Programming

Key Activities

Reporting to the Producer, Digital Programming, this role collaborates with artistic teams to create innovative digital programming that engages audiences and promotes the performing arts experience.

The Associate Producer acts as the technical producer for live-streamed performances and on-demand programming such as podcasts and video interviews. They work directly with artistic programmers and their Digital Engagement colleagues to research, direct video/photo shoots, and execute comprehensive video production, from initial recording to final editing.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborates with artistic teams to produce original digital programming intended to engage and inform audiences, promotes the performing arts experience and supports the growth of the performing arts sector through the use of video media;
  • Cooperates with the broader Digital Engagement team to develop new, original audio and visual content by conducting research, leading video/photo shoots, executing video production and final editing;
  • Act as the technical producer for live-streamed performances from the National Arts Centre’s stages;
  • Collaborate with in-house and external partners to produce broadcast-ready programming;
  • Responsible for the production, testing, troubleshooting and scheduling of content necessary for livestreams using a variety of existing and emerging platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and Vimeo;
  • Records and edits audio and video content to appear on NAC’s digital platforms and social media channels;
  • Records and edits podcasts, video interviews, develops content schedules, collects assets, updates templates, circulates proofs and outputs content;
  • Adapts pre-existing video content or assets to various formats across multiple promotional channels;
  • Coordinates the production of serial content with the use of established templates;
  • Shares best-practices in video storytelling with colleagues leading marcom activities;
  • Contributes as a photographer to capture photos from various events and activities at the NAC.

Skill Requirements

  • College diploma in animation, multimedia, graphic design or digital media or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in videography and post-production;
  • Strong visual design sensibility and previous experience producing live-streams;
  • Advanced skills in audio and video production and post-production hardware and software like Adobe Creative Suite: Audition, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder;
  • Extensive experience with video production equipment: DSLR, video cameras, live production switchers, facility video routing and management;
  • Extensive experience with networked digital audio mixers, compression, EQ, effects processors, audio recording techniques for studio and field, multi-track and waveform editing;
  • Advanced technical skills for video editing, production and distribution on social platforms;
  • Flexible and adaptable to new products, servers and systems;
  • Excellent project management skills with strong problem-solving and solution-finding skills;
  • Ability to identify, communicate and mitigate risk to ensure project success;
  • A proactive approach to undertaking complex work and contributing as a member of the overall team;
  • Ability to multitask with strong time-management and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently as part of a team to meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and remain current with digital media production practices and standards;
  • Primary work is on-site at the National Arts Centre in the Hexagon Studio;
  • Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends with occasional travel;
  • Bilingualism in both English and French, verbal and written, is an asset.

Who Can Apply

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

Important Notice

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.

The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.

About National Arts Centre

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The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.

Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.