Position Title:
Assignment Producer (Assigned to PM) (On-Site)(English Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), 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:
2026-05-13 11:59 PM
This role requires full-time on-site presence.
Who we’re looking for?
CBC Northwest Territories (NWT) is looking for an experienced journalist to work alongside our morning assignment producer to co-ordinate a team of reporters that brings our audiences breaking news, information and insight across CBC North’s various programs and platforms, including radio news and current affairs, CBC Northbeat and cbc.ca/north.
You’ll lead the late shift, from 1pm to 9:45 pm, taking primary responsibility for developing, editing and vetting stories. We are looking for someone who is a strong coach and mentor, as well as someone who is detail-oriented and confident in making decisions. You’ll also need sound journalistic and critical judgment, initiative and creativity, and a strong knowledge of the NWT’s news and current affairs and Indigenous communities.
You will have the opportunity to initiate ideas, and produce stories and projects. There will be latitude for initiative, independent judgment and creativity and a requirement to adhere to CBC journalistic and program policies, standards and practices. You will work with an editorial leadership team led by the NWT’s executive producer.
As required, you will perform the following tasks:
Stay on top of local and regional news and current affairs from a variety of sources and also assist in mapping out and scheduling coverage.
Vet and edit broadcast copy, stories and text written by others.
Respond to and help lead breaking news coverage.
Regularly conceive and develop original and relevant story ideas.
Mentor and coach reporters through regular, constructive feedback and follow up.
Work with other producers to help plan, assign and co-ordinate preparation of radio newscasts, video news stories and digital stories.
Research, gather, write and/or edit stories and support others in the same tasks.
Plan and participate in longer term projects that support the objectives of the NWT station as established by the executive producer.
Communicate and collaborate with colleagues in other locations regarding NWT local stories that could be relevant in other regions and across CBC network programming.
Cultivate new sources to help better represent people, communities and perspectives in the NWT.
Build relationships with our audiences.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
An aptitude for multiplatform story rollout with advanced knowledge of video, audio and digital production.
Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a team or unit.
Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and vetting skills.
Superior editorial skills and judgment and demonstrated knowledge of CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.
Strong interest in video.
Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Highly developed organizational skills; ability to multi-task and manage multiple demands and deadlines.
A valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.
University degree or equivalent preferred.
At least five years of relevant experience is preferred.
Knowledge of a language Indigenous to the NWT would be considered a major asset.
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 [email protected].
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:
5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
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