Producer, Power & Politics, English Services, (On-site)

Position Title:

Producer, Power & Politics, English Services, (On-site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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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:

2026-05-04 11:59 PM

The CBC’s parliamentary bureau in Ottawa is looking for an energetic and forward-thinking producer to take on an important editorial role assigned to the program Power & Politics with David Cochrane.

 

Power & Politics is CBC News Network’s daily political show, airing weekdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

 

Your primary role will focus on contributing to Power and Politics’ journalistic impact and record. The team’s goal is to expand the audience beyond the traditional political realm and outside the program’s daily broadcast. 

 

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 11:00-19:15, but are subject to change due to operational requirements.

 

Your role:

 

The Producer is expected to contribute significantly to the editorial direction of the show. This includes producing broadcast and online-specific stories and segments; repurposing TV material in order to promote and capitalize on significant news and the most influential guests throughout the live two-hour program. 

 

The producer will also seek out new stories and voices, contribute creative and innovative story pitches, uphold a commitment to original journalism, and make editorial decisions when necessary.

 

Duties include, chasing guests, researching stories, writing scripts, producing graphics and video editing. There is a requirement to develop meaningful stories and contacts as well as ensure a diversity of voices and perspectives in all news treatments. There is often a requirement to coordinate the activities of others for the production of this material. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required. 

This position is full time permanent and on-site.

 

Key tasks:

• Initiate editorial pitches, chase guests, research stories, prepare background information, brief the host, write interview introductions and question lines.

• Establish and maintain contacts with key political players and their staff.

• Exercise editorial responsibility as delegated by senior producers.

• Participate in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.

• Prepare scripts and write backgrounders, question lines and segment introductions; ensure adherence to the style and format of both the program and online platforms.

• Develop program, online and social media content including writing, researching and/or editing (text, graphics, video).

• Obtain and organize technical and production resources required by the program.

• Edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for the daily program and a website or social media platform.

As required, performs the following tasks:

• Assign, direct and coordinate the work of other personnel working on a project for which the producer is responsible.

• Direct the host.

• Edit and mix, or direct the editing and mixing of audio and/or visual elements.

• Write continuity, re-write or edit text created by others.

• Assist in maintaining a level of communication or rapport with members of the appropriate technologies.

• Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.

• Field production including planning, coordinating and producing off-site interviews and remote broadcasts.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• A university degree or equivalent.

• Previous experience working in a national or local newsroom in daily news.

• A thorough passion for, knowledge and understanding of Canadian politics and its place alongside both American and wider international political issues.

• Proven journalistic skills in producing and directing accountability interviews with elected leaders & those in positions of power including: Ministers of the Crown, Members of Parliament, Premiers, legislators and municipal leaders.

• Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and to respond to many competing demands in a short space of time without sacrificing creativity or quality.

• Proven capacity to problem solve and troubleshoot in fixed time environments.

• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent production skills including graphics creation.

• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful stories and develop contacts.

• Understanding of CBC News and the Ottawa Parliamentary Bureau.

• Knowledge of, and ability to file, online stories and use social media to communicate content.

• Experience creating digital-only editorial content and working in a cross-media, multi-platform programming environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required.

• Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team in a dynamic work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to take direction and work cooperatively within a small production unit.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an 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.
 
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.
 
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Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Work Schedule:

Full time