Expression of Interests:

Audio Syndication - Program Assistant - Toronto/hybrid role

Deadline to Apply October 30, 2026

We are looking for an organized and curious Program Assistant (PA) to join Syndicated Audio for a 5-month pilot project. If you are passionate about national and international news, an excellent communicator, a team player,  and are looking for an opportunity to develop your editorial and production skills, this role may be right for you.

You will provide a pivotal service by managing the schedule of interviews provided by the Syndication unit to local morning and afternoon shows across the country. You will assist with other administrative tasks, and receive development through active mentorship and hands-on training to expand your skillset into chase producing, research, pre-interviewing, and scriptwriting.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Coordination: Create and manage the sign-up sheet for syndicated audio content; moderate show conflicts and schedule changes across programs. Update the sign-up sheet when deliverables change.

• Communication & Problem Solving: Establish positive relationships with the local shows across the country, and communicate changes in scheduling, guests, and topics if we need to pivot due to breaking news priorities.

• Guest Logistics & Communication: Manage communication with daily guests, handle booking details, and process contracts and payments.

• Archiving & Tracking: Archive syndication scripts and schedules, and track the usage of FTR and promos.

• Database & Schedule Maintenance: Update and maintain internal lists and schedules.

• Editorial Development: Train on chase, research, pre-interviewing, and producing scripts 

Skills & Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to manage competing interests.

• Deep curiosity and interest in national and international news.

• Strong familiarity with local morning and afternoon radio shows.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume and expression of interest letter by email to Managing Editor Zeelaf Majeed and Executive Producer Emma Waverman. Please put EOI - Syndication in the subject header. 

Deadline to apply: Friday October 30th, 2026, 5pm ET

Feel free to reach out to either Zeelaf or Emma if you have questions or want to learn more. 

Thanks for your interest in Syndicated Audio!

Zeelaf Majeed (she/her)

Managing Editor

Syndicated Audio and Current Affairs

CBC/Radio-Canada

416-859-4794

zeelaf.majeed@cbc.ca

2. Winnipeg Radio Chase Producer - Ongoing/Remote 

Winnipeg is looking for a chase producer to backfill Associate Producer absences in the Radio Current Affairs department on an ongoing basis. Hours would be weekdays from 9:45 to 18:00 CT. Knowledge of iNews, Dalet and the iNews archive is vital. We are looking for folks who understand Current Affairs, have a strong news sense, understand the JSP and possess strong radio writing skills. Expectation would be to attend story meetings remotely, pitch two to three strong ideas for the day and book/produce two to three live radio interviews. Candidates must be able to work independently and collaboratively. 

For more information, please contact:

Leif Larsen | Senior Producer Audio, CBC Manitoba

leif.larsen@cbc.ca 

204-788-3910 (desk) | 204-223-5863 (mobile)

3. Iqaluit Reporter - Ongoing

Iqaluit has an on-going need from now to the end of summer for reporters to backfill. 

If you are interested in Temping in Iqaluit for any chunk of time, please reach out to:

For more information, please contact:

Chris Puglia

Senior Manager Programming and Journalism

867-979-6117

chris.puglia@cbc.ca