Position Title:
Producer, CBC Podcasts
Status of Employment:
Contractee 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:
2026-08-08 11:59 PM
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.
CBC Podcasts produces a richly diverse collection of award-winning podcasts that
engage, enlighten and entertain. We are the #1 Canadian podcast publisher with
dozens of series in genres such as investigative, documentary, entertainment, narrative
storytelling, and news.
Understood is a podcast that releases 3, 4-episode seasons a year. It takes you deep inside
the seismic shifts reshaping our world right now. From online porn and crypto chaos to the
rise of tech oligarchs, deepfake AI, and the broken promises of the internet — we explore
the stories that define our digital age with hosts and characters embedded in the heart of the
action.
Each season tells a single story, grounded in journalism you can trust and hosted by a
well-connected reporter. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity, the stories of our time:
Understood.
Reporting to the Senior Producer you’ll be responsible for crafting multiple seasons thatconnect with and grow our audience. You are a skilled journalist and audio storyteller, with aproven track record of creating premium quality audio and podcasts that resonate with audiences.
You have a knack for pinpointing great stories that are on people’s radar and
approaching them from different perspectives to bring new insights.
You’re that special blend: a highly creative and critical thinker; a great digger and chaser who
loves to play a hands-on role making great content; a strong, conversational writer who
knows how to connect with a podcast audience and you have the skills, experience and ear for crafting gripping, multi-episode narrative scripts.
This position will require you to step into a leadership role managing a Host, Producer or Associate Producer and Mixer so ideally, you have experience vetting and collaborating with others always with an eye on the production schedule.
True curiosity and an openness to diverse viewpoints and ideas are a must for this gig. So is an ability to work collegially on a small (but mighty) team, and to work well under tight deadlines. These are high impact stories with a fast turn around. Your sense of creative judgement, initiative and deadlines will help every member of the team bring their very best to the work we do.
Ensure our projects meet the highest standards of editorial excellence and align withCBC’s Journalistic Standards & Practices.
Work with the Senior Producer to outline the narrative arc of each episode and the season as a whole.
Guide editorial direction and production schedules, ensuring production stays on schedule, within budget.
Assign, coordinate and supervise the work of personnel (Host, Associate
Producer/Producer, Mixer) who contribute to the season.
Write scripts and question lines, chase guests, conduct interviews, produce host interviews, edit interviews, research and fact check.
Ensure the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program.
Provide host coaching for performance as needed.
Provide feedback on scripts and audio cuts.
Incorporate notes on mixes and scripts from Senior Producer and Execs.
Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by Management and Executive
Producers.
Work with the Senior Producer, Executive Producers and Director to conceive and develop ideas and directions for future seasons, while concurrently producing an active season.
Support the audience growth team ahead of launch, providing episode titles and descriptions, season descriptions as well as direction on show art and promotional videos.
You have a deep knowledge of and passion for the podcast industry. You know
who the major players are, what significant trends are developing.
- Excellent writing, vetting and audio production skills with an ear for pacing, tone,presentation and production
.
- You are a clear and considerate communicator, who enjoys working closely on a team and can work collaboratively, taking direction and implementing notes
strategically.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, and connection to, a wide range of different and diverse communities and people across Canada.
Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view is
critical.
Experience programming content for digital audiences within a media
organisation.
- You have a track record of strong journalistic and editorial judgement.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with CBC Journalistic
Standards and Practices.
University degree or equivalent, as well as seven (7) years’ experience of which
three must involve work in an industry which is directly related to the area of
assignment.
Track record of creativity and innovation.- Strong attention to detail.
- Proven chase skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in writing for broadcast and writing of host scripts - and and ability to capture a conversational tone.
Ability to identify and write with a consistent host/show “voice”.
Demonstrated ability to use tape creatively - and write to it with flair.
Excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise and delegate.
Demonstrated ability to plan and produce content for an online audience.
Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods.
Independent, self-motivated combined with the ability to work well in a team
environment.
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment and under tight deadlines.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
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 having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
