Executive Producer, Newsgathering, English Services

Radio-Canada

. Drive editorial assignment of CBC News’s Canadian coverage across visual, audio, text, streaming and social platforms .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeCanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership experience in a fast-paced news environment, with a strong focus on breaking news and national coverage. Capable of translating audience insights into effective content strategies while navigating complex ethical and legal considerations.

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Leadership ExperienceChange ManagementCritical ThinkingLegal and Ethical KnowledgeAudience Insights Translation

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentProject ManagementData-Driven Strategy DevelopmentNews JudgmentOperational Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsCultural AwarenessFlexibilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

University DegreeCriminal Record Check

Industry Keywords

Breaking NewsNational CoverageEditorial AssignmentField ReportingAudience Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive editorial assignment of CBC News’s Canadian coverage across visual, audio, text, streaming and social platforms
Determine stories to cover 24/7 across platforms with the co-executive producer
Monitor developments across Canada, scan competition, review meeting minutes and create event calendars
Pivot quickly for breaking and live news while planning future events and specials
Seek opportunities for live field reporting
Oversee assignment meetings and the pitch process
Plan deployment roadmaps, budgets and travel
Coordinate coverage with CBC News producers, world teams and regional teams
Manage deployments while prioritizing employee physical and mental well-being
Advise senior leadership on staffing, interpersonal relationships and shift changes
Build a culture of collaboration, feedback and support
Use audience insights and data to expand reach and deepen engagement
Help teams navigate complex ethical and legal considerations
Champion inclusive, authentic storytelling and identify missing perspectives
Develop verification- and data-driven audience strategies
Translate strategic ideas into concrete actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of seven years of leadership experience in a fast-paced news environment, particularly involving breaking news, national coverage and overseeing large teams through change
Experience in risk assessment and management is an asset
Experience in change management
Exceptional critical thinking and news judgment
Deep knowledge of legal and ethical issues in journalism
Ability to translate audience insights and data into effective content decisions and programming results
Ability to solve technical, resource and operational issues and make decisions under tight deadlines
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term tasks and projects
Comfort navigating rapid change and troubleshooting complex situations under pressure
Deep understanding of domestic politics, events, geography and history, with strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
Stellar communication and collaboration skills
University degree or equivalent professional experience
Flexibility to work varying hours and overtime, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
English professional proficiency in reading, speaking and writing
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check and may undergo other background checks
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employer
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
Employee Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest guidance