Position Title: Executive Producer, Whitehorse (English Services) (On Site) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: 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. Unposting Date: 2025-06-12 11:59 PM This role requires full time on site presence. Our purpose Our journalism is rooted in communities, shedding light on the realities, complexities and diversities of life in Canada. We strive to engage and reflect the country’s audiences and deepen understanding among all Canadians. We tell stories of Indigenous and diverse communities that strive to strengthen communication and understanding among all Yukoners. Your role You will guide programming decisions around breaking news events in the Yukon. Understanding the diverse communities that make up the Yukon is essential. As the Executive Producer of Daily News and radio programs, you are the go-to person on journalistic policy and judgement in the location. You are also a creative person, working with the rest of the leadership team, developing innovative forms of storytelling on all platforms. You will be expected to collaborate with the other Executive and Senior Producers and network news on major event coverage such as forest fires and elections. You will also be involved in daily staffing and scheduling decisions and employee feedback. Under the overall authority of management, and guided by the Local Services Strategy of Content, Community, and Culture, there is a regular and ongoing requirement for Executive Producers to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others, effectively communicate the program or platform strategic objectives, and oversee the development of the team and its performance. Work must adhere to CBC Journalistic and/or program policies, standards and practices, and the Executive Producer must lead their staff or units to ensure that this occurs. Key Tasks: Content Contribute to and oversee daily editorial, legal, and Journalistic Standards Standards and Practices (JSP) for online, radio and TV for the Yukon location, including radio current affairs content online. Provide strong direction through the day to the producer team on expectations around story coverage including length, deadlines, updates, treatments and value-added material, ensuring close collaboration between program units and news. Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor all Yukon news content to ensure breadth of coverage, variety of innovative treatments and quality of work throughout the day. Manage these various platforms in line with news and audience values. Lead and coordinate big breaking news events. Coordinate daily with Northbeat TV producers in Yellowknife, CBC North locations and as needed with Indigenous, Syndication and network news. Lead specials and series planning and coordination. Contribute to national JSP and other relevant discussions. Community Liaise with Communications and support CBC-sponsored events with newsroom resources on all platforms as appropriate. Attend community outreach events. Liaise with our audience on all platforms. Oversee internships and scholarships. Assist with Ombudsman complaints. Culture Participation in and support of CBC priorities including the Local Services Strategy, Dialogue Survey Action Plan, Performance & Development Dialogue, etc. Risk assessment oversight for field assignments, pro-active oversight of workload and safety in assigning. Long and short-term scheduling for daily and succession planning. Daily feedback re: performance, programming and content. Oversee staff development and individualized feedback plans. Oversee, monitor and approve overtime. Participate in the interview process. Oversee awards entries. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following: A university degree or equivalent with seven years experience, of which five must involve work in a leadership role in a newsroom. Experience producing news on more than one platform is an asset. A passion for strong journalism, critical thinking, analysis and innovative storytelling. Ability to learn and use complicated technical systems and troubleshoot problems when they arise. Superior knowledge of Yukon, Northern and Canadian politics, geography and history. Demonstrated ability to lead a team and ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment. Solid journalistic skills with an understanding of legal and ethical issues. Demonstrated coaching skills with the ability to train new staff quickly. Ability and experience in leading the activities of a newsroom. Knowledge of CBC editorial policies, including mandates and CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices an asset. Ability to work flexible hours as required, including early morning, evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Ability to work within tight timelines, often in unexpected overtime situations. 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 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 recruitment@cbc.ca. 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: 3103 Third Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2A2 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time 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.
