Producer, St. John's Morning Show (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title: Producer, St. John's Morning Show (English Services) (On-Site) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate) 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: 2026-11-03 11:59 PM Your role: You have fresh ideas and technical expertise to create the quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. You are someone who is always ready to explore new ways of creating content that is distinct, intelligent and innovative. CBC Newfoundland & Labrador is looking for a producer to be based out of St. John’s. This producer will be responsible for leading a team and producing a daily 3 hour radio show. As an experienced Producer you will participate in developing, producing and presenting editorial content, creative storytelling and finding great guests for the show. You will have a keen understanding of storytelling with audio and the evolving expectations of the audience. Reporting to the Senior Producer of Programming, you have sharp editorial skills with clear news instincts and an appetite for daily journalism. You have an understanding of storytelling for multiple formats and can help the team deliver a compelling, informative show that reflects the people of Newfoundland. You are a producer who’s focused on the audience and what they need. You know how to engage new, more diverse and younger audiences familiar with digital and social media conventions and storytelling. You are connected to or have an understanding of indigenous communities and their way of life. You believe in a modern inclusive approach to journalism and want to experiment to create a dynamic program. You are not alone, the producer connects daily with the peers and leaders through the province. You will have the opportunity to take CBC training and learn from some of the best in the business. CBC offers access to training, mentorship and career development over time to employees along with a structured onboarding process. There are also several Employee Resource Groups at CBC. Key tasks: Lead editorial team. (assign, vet, guide and collaborate). Research, write and produce original story ideas for current affairs, text, social with potential for video platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices. Occasionally present stories on-air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues. Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold. Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis. Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints. Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts. Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, plan features and coordinate long-term coverage. Communicate with other producers and leaders within the province. Deal with certain facility issues. (ie. contact contractors when issues arise) As a Current Affairs Producer, you will bring the following skills and experience to the CBC: Minimum three years recent experience in a daily news environment Strong leadership skills with a flair for outside the box thinking. Strong journalistic skills. Strong audio editing and storytelling experience Strong reporting, presentation and broadcast writing skills. Ability to adapt to ongoing technical demands such as desktop editing, assisting with daily lineup, social media posts and knowledge of field gathering tools and applications. Strong understanding of demonstrative live storytelling techniques. Strong presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to go live from remotes. Ability to incorporate breaking news into a live broadcast. Strong vetting ability. Ability to balance the big picture creative thinking with the “daily grind” of producing a daily current affairs (radio) program. This is a very hands-on position. Ability to assign, manage and motivate staff, coordinate with other departments in a productive manner, and mediate disputes as they arise. High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-seeking communities across mainland Newfoundland and Labrador. Excellent general knowledge about Newfoundland and Labrador provincial and civic politics, demographics, geography, and current issues. Experience and proven ability to tell news stories in compelling and innovative ways. Ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team player. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company. Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website in your cover letter. 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 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 corporate website . 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 . 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: 95 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, St-John'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 1Z4 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time