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CBC/Radio-Canada Video Producer-Peel Bureau, English Services, (On-site) in Peel, Ontario
Position Title:
Video Producer-Peel Bureau, English Services, (On-site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
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:
2026-05-12 11:59 PM
Are you a skilled visual storyteller, an ambitious self-starter and a collaborative team player who relishes the chance to be at the centre of something new?
CBC is opening a new station in Peel region, and we’re hiring an experienced video producer to help connect audiences to the news they need to know, the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities.
The successful candidate will be an innovative video storyteller who brings original ideas and treatments to all of their work, has an understanding of what works for digital, social and streaming platforms and will have demonstrated skills in creating compelling video journalism.
As a video producer in our Peel station, you will both develop visual story content with other journalists and on your own, overseeing the entire production process from planning to distribution. You will be equally comfortable quickly deploying to cover live, breaking news as you are crafting community-driven news stories for social audiences.
You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are at ease with juggling multiple tasks and priorities at once and are able to troubleshoot yourself out of any technical problem.
You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will regularly find opportunities to meet new people and expand your network of contacts.
You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.
This position will generally be scheduled Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work other shifts times and days will be required.
This role requires full-time, on-site presence.
We are hiring several other jobs in our Peel station. You can see them all here (http://www.cbc.ca/workwithus) .
Your responsibilities:
Shoot, edit, package and distribute video stories that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
Determine the visual style, pace, tempo, and format of stories according to platform requirements and audience needs.
Prepare, set up, and operate small format, cinema, and traditional broadcast cameras and ancillary equipment, ensuring optimal visual, audio, and technical quality under prevailing conditions for multiple platforms and deadlines.
File from the field using a variety of technologies including Dejero, iPhone, etc.
Research internal archives and source user-generated content to effectively support and shape compelling visual stories.
Help with development of new production methods using contemporary storytelling trends, tools and techniques, to continually improve CBC’s content and best practices.
Contribute to creating and curating lineups for video platforms.
Provide technical guidance, expertise and support, focused on content production techniques and workflows.
Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members and participate in community engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.
Your profile:
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.
Superior shooting and editing skills, and demonstrated experience producing innovative visual content for multiple platforms (digital, social, television), including both horizontal and vertical formats.
Understanding of visual gathering, visual production, and post-production methods
Superior level of technical knowledge with a variety of cameras, broadcast equipment and non-linear editing platforms, including strong troubleshooting and technical skills related to live video transmission
Understanding of production requirements for audio, video and lighting.
Strong sense of creativity, initiative, and a high degree of responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work throughout the complete production cycle.
Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
Ability to work independently with superior problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated skills in the following areas would be considered assets: Professional still photography, motion graphics, drone operation (Transport Canada RPAS Advanced Pilot Certification)
An unwavering focus on serving the needs of the audience and a passion for local news.
A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
A strong proven connection to the communities in Peel region, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Knowledge of other languages, particularly Punjabi, would be considered an asset.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
University degree plus five years of relevant experience; or graduation from college plus seven years of practical and relevant experience; or equivalent professional experience.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours 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 Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.