Associate Producer, Marketplace

Position Title:
Associate Producer, Marketplace (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

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:
2025-06-03 11:59 PM

Associate Producer, Marketplace

Please note, there are two vacancies associated with this role.

Your role:
Marketplace, Canada’s award-winning investigative consumer program is looking for the next great associate producer to join our team of experienced journalists and innovative storytellers.

If you’ve got the ability to find stories beyond the headlines, juggle multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment, an obsession with getting the facts right, and the passion to dig deeper into the biggest consumer stories of our times, then this job is made for you.

You take initiative, and can move stories forward with your strong investigative sense. But you’re also a team player who welcomes stepping in and assisting your colleagues with daily tasks without being asked because you see the need. There is often a requirement to do field research to determine the path of a story and you’re up for that challenge.

As an associate producer, you will work within story teams (alongside a host and a story producer) under the direction of the Executive Producer and Senior Producer. You already see yourself as a great communicator which will be key in your role connecting with people centered in our investigative journalism.

You also have a keen attention to detail so your notes will be thorough and will include everything we need to keep our investigations organized. Your familiarity with the legal system, the corporate world and government bureaucracy will ensure you maneuver around any roadblock that comes your way.

You have a strong understanding of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices and your work will adhere to it.

Key Tasks:
- Consistently pitches original ideas for program content in line with the program’s mandate and objectives- An expert fact checker who ensures accuracy with all versions of the story- Assists in developing program content including writing, researching and/or editing.- Experience writing feature-length stories; familiar with CBC.ca’s writing style guide.- Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants- Finding experts with diverse backgrounds and opinions, and pre-interviewing them- Develops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts investigative research, and ensures the briefing of all members of the team.- Maintains contact files.- Participates in all aspects of the production; includes conducting hidden camera shoots and willingness to appear on camera for production shoots, as required.- As required, performs the following tasks:
- Field produce program elements;- direct a program in the field;- assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible;- edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for a website using appropriate technologies;- assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience (through various platforms including digital and social) which is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program;- perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the program- A minimum of two years of experience in investigative journalism, preferably with a consumer focus- An understanding of consumer journalism, and the tools needed to achieve it.- Experience in filing FOI requests.- Familiarity with product testing.- Solid journalistic skills and demonstrated understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, particularly those sections dealing with responsible communication, misrepresentation and hidden cameras and microphones.- Able to work with experienced producers and hosts to develop and produce high-impact current affairs programming, under tight deadlines.-
- Excellent writing skills.- Able to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities and prioritize and plan.- Able to analyze complex journalistic issues.- Able to make decisions quickly and under pressure.- Able to work productively with hosts, producers, and other members of the Marketplace team.- Excellent prob