Digital Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Yellowknife seeks a Digital Associate Producer to join their current affairs team. This role involves pitching, researching, and reporting stories across multiple platforms, requiring strong writing skills and experience with various digital production tools. The position offers a full-time temporary role until September 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in journalism.
• Demonstrated ability to write news and feature stories.
• Experience with digital production tools.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, and report stories for The Trailbreaker.
• Write web stories and publish to CBC digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the digital team for multi-platform storytelling.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Interpersonal communication

Ability to pitch stories

Knowledge of Indigenous languages

Education

University degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Content management systems

Audio recording software

Social media tools

Job description

Overview

CBC Northwest Territories (NWT) is seeking a digital associate producer to work with our current affairs team in Yellowknife. The successful candidate will be responsible for pitching, researching and reporting stories for our flagship morning current affairs program, The Trailbreaker, as well as our noon and afternoon shows. The candidate will also be responsible for writing web stories using the same material.

We are seeking a team player who can add depth to our radio programming and website. Embedding with our current affairs team, you will be responsible for chasing and booking guests, writing greens and preparing items for the radio. Working in consultation with our digital team, you will also produce and package items suitable for cbc.ca/north. This will include sourcing photos, writing headlines, and working with our content management system.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for journalism, strong writing skills and the ability to tell rich, complex stories on multiple platforms. We are also seeking someone able to work effectively with a small team in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research and report stories for The Trailbreaker and related shows.
• Write web stories using the same material and publish to CBC digital platforms.
• Chase and book guests, write greens, and prepare items for radio.
• Collaborate with the digital team to produce and package items for cbc.ca/north, including sourcing photos and writing headlines.
• Embed with the current affairs team and contribute to multi-platform storytelling.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in journalism or a related field with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with various radio and digital production tools, such as content management systems, social media, audio recording and editing software and photo editing and other publishing tools.
• A demonstrated ability to write news and feature stories and meet deadlines.
• Ability to pitch and chase stories.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the Northwest Territories and its people and communities.
• Knowledge of a language Indigenous to the territory will be considered a major asset.

Additional Information

• 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, including: a mandatory Criminal record check; other background checks may be conducted based on operational requirements of the position.
• CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. For accommodation needs, please inform us by emailing [e-mail].
• All employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct and disclose any conflicts of interest as soon as possible.

Primary Location: 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Title: Digital Associate Producer (On-Site) (English Services)

Position Language Requirement: Language Skills

This role requires full time on-site presence. This is a full-time temporary position until September 2026.