Job Description

Position Title: Producer, As it Happens, (English Services), (On-Site)
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: 2025-12-04 11:59 PM
PRODUCERS, As It Happens
CBC News is hiring two Producers for As It Happens, the flagship evening radio current affairs program. These are two temporary roles, 15 months each, one starting in January 2026, the other in March 2026. These positions are full time, and both are based in Toronto.
The Program
As It Happens is a daily current affairs program that covers the top news of the day in Canada and around the world by interviewing people at the heart of the story. The program is also known for its conversations with unique, curious and sometimes quirky characters. The two hosts employ a wide range of tones and formats to explore the issues that are most relevant to our audiences. As It Happens airs on the radio across Canada, and on over 100 stations in the US. It is also a popular podcast and produces digital stories.
Your Role
Working under the direction and supervision of the Executive Producer, you are an experienced journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional critical thinking skills, and a proven passion for news and current affairs programming.
You demonstrate a clear understanding of the program's mission through your pitches, and stop at nothing to find and book the best guest who is at the centre of the story.
You are a strong communicator, expert at writing introductions and a q-line that delivers what the audience needs to know in a 6-8 minute interview.
You are adept at editing interviews, and are able to collect, edit and incorporate sound elements into your item to enhance the storytelling.
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, and can pivot quickly if breaking news demands it.
You are an independent thinker and self-motivated, but you also thrive on collaboration, and are a team player.
You are familiar with, and adhere to, the CBC's journalistic standards and practices.
You have a deep understanding and appreciation of diversity of perspective, opinion and experience, which is reflected in the stories you pitch and produce.
Key Tasks:

• Pitches, chases, and produces interviews daily
• Gathers research, writes intros and q-lines
• Produces interview in the studio and edits segment for length, clarity
• Sources and edits additional sound elements to enhance interview
• Responds to breaking news, booking guests and writing scripts quickly
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with studio crew, hosts, producers, and senior leadership
• Mentors junior staff
• Ensures segments reflect the diversity of our audiences in contemporary Canada.
• Is familiar with, and adheres to our JSP in all elements of programming

You possess the following:

• A college or university degree - journalism preferred.
• A minimum five years of practical and relevant experience in journalism, including broadcast environments.
• A keen interest and ongoing expertise in news and current events.
• A proven ability to work effectively to multiple deadlines along with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A strong sense of creativity, initiative, and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work.
• Impeccable critical thinking skills, incisive, decisive and curious.
• Lived experience that enhances your knowledge and understanding of the people, regions, and cultures of Canada.
• An ability to work various shifts, and overtime as required.

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 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 .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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

Skills Required