Position Title:
Associate Producer, Power & Politics, English Services, (On-site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (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:
2026-09-17 11:59 PM
The CBC’s parliamentary bureau in Ottawa is looking for two energetic and forward-thinking associate producers to take on an important editorial role in the Ottawa bureau, assigned to CBC News Network’s Power & Politics program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with top-tier Canadian journalists.
While this is primarily a television production job, a comfort level with all media lines is essential. You will also have experience executing digital strategies to help expand the journalistic footprint of Power & Politics beyond the traditional media platforms, and outside the program’s two-hour daily broadcast. You will have the ability to write and/or create digital and radio content generated from Power & Politics.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, alternating between 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m, but are subject to change due to operational requirements.
The Role:
With direction from the Senior Producers, the Associate Producer will participate in the production, direction and/or postproduction of Power & Politics. This may include chasing guests, researching stories, graphics creation and video editing. There is a requirement to develop meaningful stories and contacts. There is often a requirement to co-ordinate with the activities of others for the production of this material. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required.
Key tasks:
Contributes ideas for program content; participates in the preparation of the program.
Assists in developing program content including writing, researching, and/or editing (text, graphics, video).
Obtains and organizes technical and production resources required by the program.
Prepares scripts; ensures adherence to the style and format of the program.
Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants, develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts or arranges for any necessary research, and ensures the briefing of the host.
Maintains contact files.
Processes invoices and obtains authorizing signatures as required.
Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.
As required, performs the following tasks:
produce program elements;
edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements;
write continuity, edit text;
Write online stories based on program material
edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for a website;
perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the program.
You possess:
Job requires a university degree or equivalent
Job requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcasting or a closely related industry
In depth knowledge of national news
A thorough passion for, knowledge and understanding of Canadian politics, and its place alongside both American and wider international political issues
Solid journalistic skills
Excellent production skills including graphics creation
Previous experience working in a national or local newsroom in daily news
Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and develop contacts
Knowledge of, and ability to file, online stories and use social media to communicate content
Understanding of CBC News and the parliamentary bureau
Ability to coordinate newsgathering and rollout with other platforms
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience creating digital-only editorial content and working in a cross-media, multi-platform programming environment considered an asset.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required.
Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated ability to take direction and work cooperatively within a small production unit.
Demonstrated judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently.
Ability to work in a high pressure, tight deadline environment without sacrificing creativity or quality.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and to respond to many competing demands in a short space of time.
Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot in fixed time environments.
Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
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:
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].
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:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9
Number of Openings:
2
Work Schedule:
Full time
