Position Title

Producer, Arts & Life Video

Status Of Employment

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement

English

Language Skills

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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

2026-07-26 11:59 PM

Your role

CBC is looking for a creative and resourceful Producer to join the Arts and Life Video Team and execute our YouTube video strategy. Working under the direction of the Senior Producer, Unscripted Video, the successful candidate will manage the CBC Arts YouTube channel. CBC Arts is entering a new phase on YouTube, with an expanded publishing plan and a new digital series in development. Working in close partnership with the CBC Arts editorial team, the successful candidate will bring this plan to life. They’ll publish videos produced by creators and independent producers, and produce original in-house content for the channel. This is a 12-month contract.

The role combines channel management and hands-on content production. The ideal candidate is obsessed with YouTube and has a deep understanding of the platform. They live in YouTube Studio, can tell what makes a thumbnail worth the click without being clickbaity, and understand how to read retention curves. They have produced long-form digital videos and published them on YouTube. They also have experience repackaging long-form content into Shorts. They’re comfortable working independently with freelance crews and collaborating with internal stakeholders to bring an editorial vision to digital video. Background in arts or culture is a plus.

Key Tasks

Run day-to-day operation of the CBC Arts YouTube channel, following the outlined channel strategy and balancing in-house production with content delivered by Creator Network and Video Team. Own packaging across the channel, including writing titles, creating or commissioning thumbnails with input from internal stakeholders. Evaluate video performance, run A/B tests and iterate based on results. Working closely with the Senior Producer, monitor channel analytics in YouTube Studio and use them to inform what gets produced next. Produce in-house CBC Arts original content from concept to publication. Plan the production, direct freelance editors, shooters and motion designers. Give feedback that gets work where it needs to be. Manage media for in-house productions, including footage and asset organization. Coordinate and maintain the publishing schedule, metadata and end screens across the channel. Collaborate with the Senior Producer, Unscripted Video and the CBC Arts editorial team on slate planning and ideation. Audit and repackage existing CBC Arts content for republication. Stay up to date with what’s working on YouTube across arts, culture and adjacent channels.

As Required, Performs The Following Tasks

Perform final edit and necessary paperwork/reports. Direct talent, sound and/or image. Ensure, in collaboration with Copyright Clearance Officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material. Assign, co-ordinate and supervise the work of the freelance crew who contribute to the production of in-house CBC Arts content. Arrange for, and conduct interviews. Provide talent and crew with feedback to assist their performance. Conceive and develop ideas for digital video content. Develop specific story ideas and pieces including researching, writing and/or editing of video material.

You Possess

A university or equivalent experience, along with five or more years of experience in related work. Direct experience managing a YouTube channel, including publishing, packaging, A/B testing and reviewing analytics in YouTube Studio. A portfolio of long-form YouTube videos you’ve produced that held retention. Producing experience on original digital video series from concept to delivery, including hiring and directing freelance crews. Ability to create effective thumbnails and titles, either independently or in collaboration with a team. Editorial judgement on what existing content is worth republishing and how to recut it. Excellent communication skills. A calm-under-pressure attitude and ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others. A demonstrated commitment to inclusion in your work. Ability to work flexible hours and overtime (when required).

Assets

Familiarity with arts, culture and adjacent YouTube channels. Video editing skills for repackaging and short-form deliverables, including proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.

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