Associate Producer, The National

Position Title:
Associate Producer, The National (On-Site) (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Temporary 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:
2025-09-26 11:59 PM

Associate Producer, The National

The National is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Associate Producer to join our cross-platform content team for one year.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, the AP will be involved in shaping and producing video content, including researching, chasing and booking guests, writing, and working with an editor to create video content for TV and digital platforms. You will work with our award-winning journalists on a variety of assignments, often juggling a number of projects at the same time. You will be expected to train and work in a number of different AP roles across the newsroom.

You should have experience bringing creative thinking to video production - for television and/or digital audiences. You’re a team player who can make quick decisions in a deadline-driven daily news environment. You are passionate about the news and issues that are top of mind for our audience - including stories that connect with underrepresented communities. You are innovative, flexible and a self starter - and have experience working with field production and editing teams.

Experience in social and investigative journalism are definite assets. This role will require working evenings and weekends, as well as occasional overtime.

Key Tasks:
- Contribute ideas for program content with an eye to achieving team objectives- Assist in developing content, including writing, researching, and/or editing.Obtain production resources required by the program on behalf of producers- Write scripts and guest greens ensuring adherence to the style and format of the program- Work closely with producers, reporters, editors, graphic artists and videographers to develop and execute content in our signature formats- Organize the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participants, develop background, introduction, and line of questioning, conduct or arrange for any necessary research, and ensure the briefing of hosts- Produce shoots in the field or work with editors, as required, at the direction of the producer- Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production- Assist in developing content including writing, researching, and/or editing- Write content for broadcast or digital publication- Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the program unit

You possess:
- A university degree or equivalent, as well as at least two years of relevant experience in journalism and video production- Excellent grasp of news stories - both domestically and internationally - and how they are treated and gathered- Curiosity about news and current events, including coverage of underrepresented communities- Strong news judgment under very tight deadline conditions- Understanding of the changing video landscape and how content meets audience demands on different platforms- Demonstrated ability to:
- identity, pitch and develop stories that deepen audience understanding of the news- write clean copy for broadcast or digital- chase and book guests- direct teams in the field- identify and locate relevant visuals- maintain a wide number of relevant sources- juggle multiple assignments at the same time- work flexible hours and overtime as required, including evenings and weekends- speak and write fluently in English (French is an asset)- work with teams constructively and collaboratively- Must be comfortable and willing to train in a number of different job functions as determined by the Executive Producer.- Ability to work for extended periods of time under the pressure of breaking and sometimes highly technical news, and still maintain a cooperative relationship with colleagues.

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