Radio Producer

Position Title:
Radio Producer (French services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)

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:
2025-09-30 11:59 PM

This is a permanent position based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

We are looking for a Producer to join the team for the morning radio show Le café show, which serves Alberta and the Northwest Territories from Monday to Friday. We need someone who is determined, creative, organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This permanent position is assigned to the morning shift and can be based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

You should have a proven track record of strong leadership, along with an excellent understanding of current events and politics in Alberta. You must also be familiar with issues affecting French-speaking minority communities and have thorough knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You must think strategically to ensure your show’s content is shared across other digital platforms. As a team leader, you will be responsible for assigning and supervising all staff, freelancers and contributors to effectively and efficiently cover stories and issues relevant to your show. Working under the supervision of an executive producer, you are a key member of the station’s leadership team.

Your role

You plan, conceive, organize and/or develop production and realization of a radio program.

Work must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices, and you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. Nevertheless, there is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. There is also a regular and ongoing requirement to co-ordinate the work of others.

Key Tasks:
- Conceive and develop program ideas and concepts. Participate in the preparation of program objectives, ensuring that the program mandate is reflected.- Develop the program’s content and editorial direction, including assigning, researching, writing, editing and/or managing the digital presence; commission writing and/or research as required; prepare scripts.- Under the supervision of the Executive Producer, determine the style, pace, tempo, lineup and format of the program.- Plan and organize the program.- Plan, select and request, in conjunction 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, be responsible and accountable for exercising budget authority.- Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by management.- Research and write content as needed.- Evaluate all facets of a production, including performance of program and production staff as well as freelance contributors.- Ensure optimal digital reach for radio content.- Track contributor contracts.- Prepare remotes to help us connect with the communities we serve.

As required, perform the following tasks:
- Direct sound.- Select, rewrite 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 you are responsible.- Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment.- Assign team resources and/or write digital content for the program web page.- Prepare programs for digital platforms as needed, including manipulating/designing images and graphics.- Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of, audio and/or visual elements.- Ensure the maintenance of a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience that is both feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program and participate in this activity as necessary.- Maintain a strong team culture and positive work environment.- Collaborate with other station teams.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Objective criteria:
- Univers