Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian media organization is seeking an Associate Producer in Yellowknife to support current affairs programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, creativity, and hands-on newsroom experience. This role demands excellent writing, communication skills, and a deep understanding of the Northwest Territories and its stories. Join us in telling impactful stories for Canadians.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years relevant experience in journalism and media with radio broadcasting experience preferred.
• Good writing and communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Northwest Territories and the pan‑northern political and cultural landscape.

Responsibilities

• Help chase, write, and produce segments for current affairs programs.
• Gather, edit, and produce audio for broadcast.

Skills

Mac OS

Video Editing

Content Management Systems

Perforce

Host / Hostess Experience

Trello

Jira

Journalism

Post Production

Adobe Premiere

Confluence

Writing Skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title : Associate Producer (On‑Site) (English Services)

Status of Employment : Permanent

Position Language Requirement : English

Language Skills : English (First Official Language) English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (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.

CBC Northwest Territories (NWT) is seeking an associate producer to help chase write and produce segments for our current affairs programs. We need a team player who brings creativity and initiative as well as some hands on experience working in a newsroom. We also need someone with experience gathering editing and producing audio for broadcast. Good writing and communication skills are essential as is knowledge of the Northwest Territories its people and its stories.

This role requires full‑time on site presence in our Yellowknife newsroom.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Minimum two years relevant experience in journalism and media with radio broadcasting experience preferred.
• Experience in booking guests, writing question lines and preparing taped segments.
• Experience performing live on air.
• Able to meet deadlines, juggle priorities, stay organized and solve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Northwest Territories and the pan‑northern political and cultural landscape.
• Able to work flexible hours with potential overtime.
• The ability to speak an Indigenous language of the Northwest Territories would be considered a major asset.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Key Skills

• Mac OS
• Video Editing
• Content Management Systems
• Perforce
• Host / Hostess Experience
• Trello
• Jira
• Journalism
• Post Production
• Adobe Premiere
• Confluence
• Writing Skills

Primary Location

5002 Forrest Drive Yellowknife Northwest Territories X1A 2A9

Number of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.