Job Alert & Expression of Interest Opportunities
Feature Jobs:
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Expression of Interests:
(1) Assignment Producer (Assigned to PM) (On-Site)
Yellowknife has a terrific leadership opportunity for people looking for an adventure and an opportunity to live in Canada's Great White North.
Managing Editor Sara Minogue wrote to me:
"We have a terrific newsroom filled with supportive leaders and a very young, keen reporting pool. We need someone with some news chops and producing experience to help us get our stories home at the end of the day. The hours are 1-9:45pm."
Full job posting here. Deadline to apply is September 19, 2025
Below is Sara's contact information if you would like to reach out to her directly to get more information about this or other opportunities to work in Yellowknife.
Sara Minogue
Managing Editor, CBC NWT
Yellowknife
867-446-14324
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(2) Web Writer with CBC Arts
CBC Arts is looking for a writer and storyteller with great interview skills and a deep interest in popular culture, performing arts and contemporary art.
You are someone who is up-to-date on the latest in Canadian TV and film, performing arts, and contemporary art, and are always looking for who and what is new and next.
You are a writer first, but are able to think about how stories might work across other mediums, and have a keen understanding of how to incorporate visual elements into your stories and package them to make them appealing to an online audience.
You’re also a strong editor, able to take on edits when required.
You have a knack for finding interesting creatives across disciplines from across the country, and getting them to talk about their work in an easy-to-read and accessible way.
You’re able to see and contextualize trends in arts and culture.
You are a self-starter who always has multiple ideas on the go, but can also work as part of a team to create larger editorial packages and take assignments as needed.
Your reporting must comply with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
The team is based in Toronto, but we are open to remote candidates.
This is a 24-week backfill position.
Key Tasks:
Writes, edits, packages, and publishes digital content in a clear and concise manner.
Ensures the website and stories adhere to the priorities of the day.
Gathers and reports information from various sources.
Re-writes material as necessary to make it more relevant to the platform.
Selects photos, and video/audio clips to accompany online stories.
Contributes and pitches ideas
Publishes CBC material on social media and other platforms.
Coordinates the creation of interactive content.
Please email your resume to Senior Producer Chris Dart (christopher.dart@cbc.ca) and Executive Producer Alex Sopinka (alexander.sopinka@cbc.ca) with the subject line “Web Writer Expression of Interest”
Along with your resume, please include a short summary of why you would be a good candidate for this role.
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(3) Associate Producer with All in a Day and Content Diversification
This is a five-month term, beginning towards the end of September. It's an in-person job in Ottawa.
The deadline to apply is end of day August 28.
CBC Ottawa is seeking an associate producer to work with two teams, with a focus on reaching young and diverse audiences. The successful candidate would split their time between the content diversification/creator network unit and All in a Day, with the possibility of working on other shows and projects as needed.
This position requires a range of skills. As a radio AP, you must be confident pitching fresh ideas, editing audio and turning around clean, clear scripts on deadline. With Content Div/Creator Network, you need to both come up with original digital/current affairs ideas that work on a longer timeline and help support the development of ongoing projects, including chasing guests, fact-checking, planning shoots, reviewing written and video, thinking visually and creatively and writing for digital. You are highly organized, self-motivated and always thinking about how to bring new voices to multiple platforms. An understanding of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube is an asset.
Among your main job tasks:
Pitch great ideas, that reflect the diversity of the region and appeal to people under 40
Come up with creative treatments for those stories in audio as well as video and digital
Develop plans to gather and deliver those stories for multi-platforms
Write scripts for hosts
Gather and edit tape, both audio and video
Write clean digital articles, with skillful use of photos and video
Work on special projects as needed
Be part of the team reviewing Creator Network videos and First Persons in progress
Support development of Creator Network pieces through chasing guests, video elements and fact-checking
Familiarity with TikTok and Youtube is an asset
Bilingualism is an asset
Please email your resume to executive producer Julia Sisler (julia.sisler@cbc.ca) and the producer of the content diversification/creator network unit Christine Maki (christine.maki@cbc.ca) with the subject line “AiAD/Content Div AP – expression of interest.”
Along with your resume, please include a short summary of why you would be a good candidate for this role, no longer than 500 words.
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(4) Iqaluit Reporter/Editor
CBC North Iqaluit is seeking casual staff to fill backfill requirements. The positions can be filled remotely.
CBC North Iqaluit has a need for two backfill reporters to work between immediately, with hours available throughout the rest of the fall and possibly into the winter to cover for staff on leave. Reporter/Editors will file content for both TV and Radio. Both positions can work remotely. Looking for candidates with experience covering remote and isolated communities. Knowledge of Nunavut and Inuit culture is a definite asset.
To apply, please email chris.puglia@cbc.ca
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(5) Video Journalist Whitehorse
Video journalist with experience required immediately for about 2 months with possible extension. Airfare to get to Whitehorse will be paid.
Note that there are 3 permanent VJ positions that will be posted in the Yukon in the near future. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know the staff and experience life in this region so you can apply for these jobs when they are posted.
To apply please reach out to Karen.Vallenland@cbc.ca or Cell 867 334-8798
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(6) Reporter/Editor - Whitehorse
There is an ongoing need for a reporter/editor backfill for 4-8 weeks duration starting immediately. There is a possibility of extension as the need arises. Airfare to get to Whitehorse will be paid. There is also an option to do this work remotely if you have experience and familiarity working in the North.
To apply please reach out to Karen.Vallenland@cbc.ca or Cell 867 334-8798
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Temps are called in to work to replace permanent employees when they take a break for holidays or special projects etc.
While Temps are employed at the CBC all year round, there are three main periods for Temp hiring:
Summer (early May-mid September)
Year end holiday break (early December-mid January)
Leading up to fiscal year end (early February-end of March)
If you are free to work during these times in particular it's best to get in touch with the hiring leaders in advance to let them know you are interested and available to work. Feel free to reach out to any of the leaders on the list as they are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies all the time.
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