Position Title: Publishing Producer assigned to The National (English Services) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced) 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: 2025-06-09 11:59 PM Position Title: Publishing Producer assigned to The National Temporary 6-month backfill This position is based in Toronto and requires you to be in office The National, CBC’s flagship news program, is looking for a creative journalist to play a pivotal role in shaping how the program reaches audiences. As Publishing Producer, you will be responsible for curating video distribution across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and maximizing the impact of our journalism. You’re also an advocate for the audience, tracking performance metrics and continually working to understand how and why they connect with our content. The ideal candidate is a confident writer with an eye for design. You thrive in a highly collaborative team environment, enjoy learning new things and adapt easily to change. You also have a comprehensive understanding of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices and have bookmarked the CBC Language Guide. Job responsibilities: Write and vet editorially precise, SEO-optimized video packaging Research and build eye-catching thumbnail images Work closely with writers and reporters on story framing Curate landing pages and playlists Publish and coordinate video rollouts Track audience performance metrics and use data for optimization Monitor the live-stream presentation across platforms Respond and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment Coach the team on emerging video trends and best practices Perform additional production and vetting tasks when required Relevant skills and experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in daily news Knowledge of CBC systems and workflows, including iNews, Media Central and 9CMS. Aptitude for photo and video editing software Exceptional organizational and communication skills A collaborative, audience-first mindset is a must Excellent journalistic skills. Understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, breaking news environment. University degree or equivalent Cultural awareness and sensitivity Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, statutory holidays and unexpected overtime 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: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7 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.
