Position Title: Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Unscripted Content (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework) 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: 2025-08-10 11:59 PM Indigenous Pathways is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity that supports First Nations, Inuit or Métis to hone their skills at CBC. Indigenous Pathways provides training as part of an all-Indigenous cohort, career development support and work experience. Journalism or Media Production education or job experience are not required to apply. The program starts in October 2025 and runs until June 2026. One successful candidate will be based with each of this year’s host teams. This position will be based in Toronto. This role is within the CBC Unscripted Content department with the Q and Commotion digital team and CBC Music’s Content & Events team. This role is full-time. The team works in a hybrid model, working from home and in the office as required. Relocation costs are not covered. This Pathways role is for you if you: Are First Nations, Inuit or Métis Have a deep interest in digital and video storytelling Are passionate about music, arts and culture, whether from within your community or beyond Want to gain practical, hands-on experience working at CBC Are willing to travel or potentially relocate for work with CBC Interested in developing technical skills Have some experience with shooting, editing or publishing video for any platform Are a critical thinker who demonstrates ethics and integrity Are a good communicator and team player In this program, participants will: Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in media Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound Create content that connects with Indigenous audiences and reflects diverse perspectives. Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues Gain valuable professional experience. Your Role: As an Associate Producer, you will have the opportunity to join a pair of fast-paced and innovative teams. With the Q and Commotion digital team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on content that extends audio-first storytelling into videos, writing and social media; with the CBC Music content and events team, you’ll join the live music team on the leadup to the JUNOS, one of our highest-profile and most collaborative projects, learning about how to produce video in a live music environment. You’ll also join the digital content team where you’ll learn how to research and write original stories, as well as shoot, host and edit video for YouTube and social media. Throughout, you will work under the direction of one or more producers and be introduced to the larger teams. You will have plenty of opportunities to take initiative and show independent judgment. To apply, please submit a resume. Include a cover letter and tell us a bit about yourself: Why would you like to be part of this program? Why are you interested in working in the media? What hobbies, volunteer work or cultural activities do you take part in? 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.
