Executive Producer, Cbc Thunder Bay

Position Title:
Executive Producer, CBC Thunder Bay (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
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:
2025-08-21 11:59 PM

Your role:
We are looking for a mission-driven person to lead the team at CBC Thunder Bay as Executive Producer for News and Current Affairs.

You love local current affairs and breaking news. You want to drive the news agenda in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario. You’re comfortable telling stories on multiple platforms and you know the nuances that make a story sing on each medium. You are a creative thinker who is adept at setting up your team to keep up with our changing audience’s evolving needs and expectations.

You think strategically: you can set direction for the station and develop mechanisms to ensure we are delivering on our mission. You can delegate effectively but also be hand-on and work with team members when needed. You understand that daily news can be a flat-out sprint to deadline, with a myriad of complex decisions to make along the way. You know how to balance out the daily demands with longer-term projects.

You champion team success and find creative solutions when issues arise. The people who work on your teams know what you expect of them. You are an inclusive leader, capable of managing people and making space for difficult conversations that can lead to a better understanding of issues affecting people in Thunder Bay and stronger relationships with the communities we serve.

You have experience navigating complex journalistic and legal situations. Your work - and that of your team - adheres to

CBC journalistic policies, standards and practices


You are a strong communicator. Your ability to build relationships helps ensure the success of your teams and the station alike. You are committed to building the skill set of each person on your team.

You put audience needs at the centre of your decision-making. You understand the role of the public broadcaster in building a stronger local community and in building a stronger Canada. You are committed to growing our relationship with the audience - particularly communities that have been underserved and underrepresented - and telling stories that are relevant to them.

You work in partnership with the executive producer of CBC Sudbury to harness the collective strengths of both the Thunder Bay and Sudbury teams and find creative and meaningful ways to serve the greater northern Ontario audience.

Key Tasks:
- Oversee all journalism at CBC Thunder Bay- Lead journalistic staff in strengthening our connections with communities- Cultivate relationships with new audiences and community stakeholders, and respond to audience concerns- Diversify the range of voices, opinions and creative storytelling the audience sees and hears on CBC Thunder Bay- Strengthen our content through critical thinking and creative vision- Coordinate, program and execute special programming- Lead staff through a continuously changing media environment with innovation and strategic planning- Responsible for resource allocation including budget- Make daily staffing and scheduling decisions- Direct team through challenging journalistic situations, including issues that have legal implications.- Oversee daily operation and facility needs at CBC Thunder Bay, including fleet management- Help employees to develop through mentoring, ongoing feedback, performance management and providing opportunities for growth- Perform all or part of the function or duties of an equivalent or lower classification- A university degree or equivalent- Ten (10) years’ experience which must involve work in journalism and experience leading program or project teams- Strong and demonstrated understanding of traditional and emerging platforms- Superior writing, editorial, vetting and production skills. Interest in cross-platform media production- A strong team leader with the ability to inspire others- Can interpret and adapt to audience trends and data-
- Demonstrated ability to exercise both quick editorial judgment and long term strategic planning- Understanding of Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario’s political and cultural landscape- Demonstrated skills in the areas of conflict resolution, mentoring, talent recognition and development- A valid driver's licence- A commitment to reflecting community and diversity- Ability to work flexible ho