Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public broadcaster in Iqaluit is seeking an Associate Producer to oversee current affairs programming. This role involves editorial tasks, producing content for various platforms, and requires fluency in both Inuktitut and English. Ideal candidates will have a strong connection to the Inuit community and previous broadcasting experience. Full-time on-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and connection to Inuit communities.
• Enthusiastic team player with great communication skills.
• Previous experience in broadcasting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with current events and news in Inuit Nunangat.
• Perform editorial assignments for all media platforms.
• Participate in the production and post-production of programs.

Skills

Fluency in Inuktitut

Fluency in English

Great communication skills

Technical troubleshooting skills

Job description

Position Title

Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

Status of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, Inuktitut

Language Skills

English (Reading, Speaking, Writing), Inuktitut (Reading, Speaking, Writing)

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

2025-11-04 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence.

Here is a link to the posting in Inuktitut.

Your role

The Current Affairs Associate Producer keeps up to date with current events and news happening in Inuit Nunangat. You will be someone who is engaged by working on applied technical problems and editorial discussions when you encounter them.

You have an interest in storytelling and a knowledge of wanting to tell stories of Nunavummiut.

With coaching from our Producers, you will help get programming ready to air while keeping in touch with the team to provide support on stories and events around Nunavut.

As Associate Producer assigned to radio current affairs you will perform editorial assignments related to the gathering, writing and presentation of program material for all of our media platforms and especially for social media and radio programming.

You will participate in the production, direction and post‑production of a program or program segment. You should be engaged with the demands of a deadline‑driven environment and proficient at managing multiple tasks during breaking news situations.

You should be interested in chasing and developing stories and original research. You should be able to generate story ideas independently.

There may be opportunities to coordinate the work of others and close cooperation with the station is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Inuktitut and English is required.
• Deep knowledge and connection to Inuit communities.
• Enthusiastic team player with great communication skills
• Facilitate communication with members of the audience
• Organize the participation of interviewees, contributors and other participants.
• Technical troubleshooting skills are an asset.
• Previous experience in broadcasting is an asset
• Able to work flexible hours, weekends and nights.
• A combination of relevant experience and education will be considered.

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.

Background Checks

• 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 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 [e-mail].

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

101-350 Queen Elizabeth Way, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0

Number of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time