Executive Producer, LA28 Paralympic Games

Position Title:Executive Producer, LA28 Paralympic Games (English Services)Status of Employment:Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:English, FrenchLanguage

Skills:
English (Reading
- C
- Advanced), English (Speaking
- C
- Advanced), English (Writing
- C
- Advanced), French (Reading
- E
- Exempt), French (Speaking
- E
- Exempt), French (Writing
- E
- Exempt)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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:2026-09-28 11:59 PMAbout CBC/Radio-CanadaCBC/Radio-Canada has a diverse, talented workforce thriving in an environment that encourages sharing and learning. Many different people in a variety of roles come together to make CBC/Radio-Canada a stronger, more relevant and more dynamic public broadcaster. You too could be part of our team. Our programming is distinctive, intelligent, innovative, and entertaining, much like the people we're looking to hire.
Job SummaryCBC Sports is looking for an Executive Producer for the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will guide and manage the hosts, on-air talent and the programming team. She or he will lead the editorial direction of the program, looking to expand its range and impact, while maintaining its excellence.
The Executive Producer is instrumental in assigning stories to be chased, monitoring development and creating a coverage plan for the Games. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor and direct producers, on-air talent and the hosts. He or she must have the ability to identify and develop programming talent. The Executive Producer has responsibilities for the resources of the production unit and is expected to contribute to the planning function of the games. The successful candidate is expected to take an active role in department-wide and CBC initiatives.
FunctionPlans, conceives, organizes, and/or develops the production and realization of a program segment, program, or series. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices and the Executive Producer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. Nevertheless, there is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. There is a regular and ongoing requirement to co-ordinate the work of others.
Key Tasks:Conceives and develops program ideas and concepts. Participates in the preparation of program objectives.
Develops the program content including assigning, researching, gathering, writing and/or editing. As required, commissions writing and/or research. Prepares scripts. Determines the style, pace, tempo, line-up and format of the program.
Plans, organizes and co-ordinates the program or the components and/or segments of a program, or programs.
Plans, selects and requests, in collaboration with the Unit or Business Manager, the financial and production/resource requirements including the creative contributors and other participants, the material and facilities. During program preparation, production and post-production, is responsible and accountable for exercising budget authority.
Exercises editorial responsibility as delegated by Management.
Evaluates all facets of a production including the performance of program and production personnel, and freelance contributors.
As required, performs the following tasks:Direct talent, sound and/or image.
Select, re-write and/or edit copy or text written by others.
Ensure, in collaboration with Copyright Clearance Officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program.
Determine the order and importance of various elements of a program.
Assign, co-ordinate and supervise the work of personnel who contribute to the program or segment for which the Producer is responsible.
Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment.
Oversee internet site design and structure and organize and co-ordinate on-line content.
Oversee the shooting, editing, encoding, digitizing and packaging of digital audio and video for the internet.
Prepare programs for the Internet, including coding, and manipulating images and graphics.
Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.
Assure the maintenance of a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience which is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program and participate in this activity as necessary.
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