Radio Producer (French services)

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

Job summary

A leading public broadcaster in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Radio Producer to drive the morning radio show. This permanent position requires strong leadership and editorial skills, with a focus on developing engaging content for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate has excellent journalistic background, a university degree, and familiarity with the challenges facing French-speaking communities in Canada, contributing to the station’s mission of connecting Canadians through impactful storytelling.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience, including three in broadcasting or a related field directly relevant to the assignment.
• Ability to quickly react and respond to breaking stories.
• Knowledge of and interest in events and issues that matter to Alberta and Northwest Territories residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceive, organize and develop production of a radio program.
• Ensure that program content adheres to CBC / Radio-Canada journalistic standards.
• Develop program’s content and editorial direction.

Skills

Strong team leadership skills

Superior writing, editorial and production skills

Demonstrated talent as a programmer

Solid journalistic background

Ability to choose audience-focused stories

Knowledge of French-speaking communities

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Dalet

iNews

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Radio Producer (French services)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Position Language Requirement: English, French

Language Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)

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: 2025-09-30 11:59 PM

This is a permanent position based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Producer to join the team for the morning radio show Le café show, which serves Alberta and the Northwest Territories from Monday to Friday. We need someone who is determined, creative, organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This permanent position is assigned to the morning shift and can be based in either Edmonton or Calgary.

You should have a proven track record of strong leadership, along with an excellent understanding of current events and politics in Alberta. You must also be familiar with issues affecting French-speaking minority communities and have thorough knowledge of CBC / Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You must think strategically to ensure your show’s content is shared across other digital platforms. As a team leader, you will be responsible for assigning and supervising all staff, freelancers and contributors to effectively and efficiently cover stories and issues relevant to your show. Working under the supervision of an executive producer, you are a key member of the station’s leadership team.

Your role

You plan, conceive, organize and/or develop production and realization of a radio program.

Work must adhere to CBC / Radio-Canada journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices, and you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. Nevertheless, there is wide latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity. There is also a regular and ongoing requirement to co-ordinate the work of others.

Key Tasks

• Conceive and develop program ideas and concepts. Participate in the preparation of program objectives, ensuring that the program mandate is reflected.
• Develop the program’s content and editorial direction, including assigning, researching, writing, editing and/or managing the digital presence; commission writing and/or research as required; prepare scripts.
• Under the supervision of the Executive Producer, determine the style, pace, tempo, lineup and format of the program.
• Plan and organize the program. Plan, select and request, in conjunction with the unit or business manager, the financial and production/resource requirements, including the creative contributors and other participants, the material and facilities. During program preparation, production and post-production, be responsible and accountable for exercising budget authority.
• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by management.
• Research and write content as needed.
• Evaluate all facets of a production, including performance of program and production staff as well as freelance contributors.
• Ensure optimal digital reach for radio content.
• Track contributor contracts.
• Prepare remotes to help us connect with the communities we serve.
• Direct sound.
• Select, rewrite and/or edit copy or text written by others.
• Ensure, in collaboration with copyright clearance officers or others, the proper and accurate clearance of all material used in the program.
• Determine the order and importance of various elements of a program.
• Assign, co-ordinate and supervise the work of personnel who contribute to the program or segment for which you are responsible.
• Identify, develop and maintain contacts appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Assign team resources and/or write digital content for the program web page.
• Prepare programs for digital platforms as needed, including manipulating/designing images and graphics.
• Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of, audio and/or visual elements.
• Ensure the maintenance of a level of communication or rapport with members of the audience that is feasible and appropriate to the style and nature of the program and participate in this activity as necessary.
• Maintain a strong team culture and positive work environment.
• Collaborate with other station teams.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Objective criteria:

• University degree or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience, including three in broadcasting or a related field directly relevant to the assignment.
• Strong team leadership skills with the ability to inspire others.
• Demonstrated talent as a programmer with an ear for pacing, tone, presentation and production.
• Superior writing, editorial and production skills; interest in cross-platform media production.
• Solid journalistic background.

Subjective criteria:

• Ability to choose relevant, audience-focused stories that reflect issues being discussed by the general public.
• Ability to quickly react and respond to breaking stories.
• Knowledge of and interest in events and issues that matter to Alberta and Northwest Territories residents.
• Knowledge of French-speaking communities and the challenges they face.
• Demonstrated skills in the area of conflict resolution, mentoring, talent recognition and development.
• Ability to innovate and take risks.
• Knowledge of digital publication strategies.
• A commitment to reflecting community and diversity.
• Familiarity with CBC / Radio-Canada work tools an asset (Dalet, iNews, etc.).

Please provide a résumé in French and include a link to your website, blog or video in your cover letter.

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: 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 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 .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on. 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: 123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings: Work Schedule: Full time