Executive Producer, News

Jobtailor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Saskatchewan is seeking a senior editor to lead its Saskatoon and Regina news operation. You will direct daily, enterprise, and investigative coverage across video, digital and radio/TV platforms, shaping editorial strategy and storytelling with senior production leadership.

You will ensure rigorous standards, guide policy decisions, and foster diverse voices while mentoring staff and strengthening audience engagement across communities in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Seven years of journalism experience or more.

Responsibilities

• Lead CBC Saskatchewan’s news operation across Saskatoon and Regina.
• Oversee daily, enterprise and investigative news gathering, digital and social publishing, and radio and television news programming.
• Work with the executive producer to steer journalism and storytelling across video, digital and audio platforms.
• Oversee daily news coverage decisions and provide journalistic policy and judgment leadership.
• Ensure content adheres to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.

Skills

Leadership in news operations

Editorial judgment

Team management

Content strategy

Audience engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Editorial standards

Education

University degree in journalism

Tools

Digital publishing

Job description

• Lead CBC Saskatchewan’s news operation across Saskatoon and Regina
• Oversee daily, enterprise and investigative news gathering, digital and social publishing, and radio and television news programming
• Work alongside the executive producer of programming to steer journalism and storytelling across video, digital and audio platforms
• Oversee daily news coverage decisions and provide journalistic policy and judgment leadership
• Ensure content adheres to CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity
• Provide editorial oversight so content is original, relevant and impactful and elevates diverse voices and perspectives
• Provide guidance on legal risk management
• Develop innovative storytelling approaches across platforms
• Monitor audience and industry trends and develop future opportunities
• Coordinate and oversee live and breaking-news specials
• Oversee staffing and scheduling decisions
• Identify and develop emerging talent and support recruitment of candidates from underrepresented groups
• Mentor staff and develop people, skills and careers

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced daily multi-platform news environment
• Excellent journalistic and critical thinking skills, including deep knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism
• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven ability to execute on a strategic vision
• Ability to exercise quick editorial judgment and long-term planning
• Ability to motivate and coach teams, encourage creativity and embrace experimentation
• Demonstrated talent recognition, development and retention skills
• Experience and commitment to developing content strategies featuring new voices and perspectives and connecting with younger and more diverse audiences
• Strong connection to Saskatchewan communities and nuanced understanding of diverse perspectives and lived experiences
• Strong people management skills and commitment to diversity and an inclusive, respectful work culture
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Valid driver’s licence and driving record meeting CBC/Radio-Canada insurance requirements
• University degree in journalism or equivalent
• Minimum seven years of journalism experience
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
• English language requirement: reading, speaking and writing
• Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in multi-platform news operations, with a focus on innovative storytelling, audience engagement, and adherence to journalistic standards. Proven ability to mentor diverse talent and execute strategic vision in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership In News Operations
• Journalistic Standards And Practices
• Content Strategy Development
• Team Management And Mentorship
• Audience Engagement And Diversity

Hard Skills

• Journalism
• Investigative Reporting
• Digital Publishing
• Editorial Oversight
• Content Strategy
• Legal Risk Management
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Vision Execution
• Talent Development
• Audience Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Creativity Encouragement
• Motivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• University Degree In Journalism
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

• CBC Journalistic Standards
• Diversity And Inclusion
• Saskatchewan Communities
• Ethical Journalism
• Multi-Platform News Environment