Position Title:

Associate Producer, Chase (French Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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:

2025-08-12 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence. 

 
12-Month Contract.

Based in Edmonton or Calgary.

 
ICI Alberta is looking for an Associate Producer, Chase, who will play a key role in creating and promoting our radio content. The position is based in Edmonton and will be assigned primarily to the La croisée drive-home show serving Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, Radio, and your show’s producer, you will act as a researcher/reporter assigned primarily to preparing a radio program. This will involve the following tasks: researching story ideas and preparing research packs (intros, angles, questions and follow-ups); chasing and booking guests; and writing and presenting stories on air.

You may be asked to write copy to showcase and promote program content across all our digital platforms as well as to pitch story ideas that you can develop, present on-air and also deliver on our other platforms.

You will be required to maintain relationships with all Franco-Albertan communities and contribute to station initiatives. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and programming policies, but there is latitude for initiative, creativity and independent judgment.

We are looking for a creative self-starter with sound news judgment and experience researching and preparing content for audiences across multiple platforms. You must have an understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as a grasp of emerging trends in radio programming and formats.
 
Key Tasks:

Pitch story ideas, and chase and book guests to meet daily and long-term needs.

Organize the participation of interviewees, develop background, introduction and line of questioning; conduct or arrange for any necessary research; and ensure the briefing of hosts personally or in writing.

Maintain contact files (Contacto).

Attend daily assignment and production meetings.

Present original stories on air and take part in impromptu roundtable discussions with the team.

Write and post online articles to promote show content.

Organize the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other guests.

Assist the host and producer with program continuity as well as with special projects for programs and the station.

  
Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

University degree or equivalent.

Relevant experience during which you would gain exposure to journalism and the technology used at CBC/Radio-Canada.

Demonstrated writing skills.

Demonstrated ability to chase and book French-speaking guests and synthesize information for hosts in a briefing document.

Proven, tested on-air skills.

High level of concentration and organization.

Strong news judgment under tight deadline conditions.

Ability to develop and maintain a network of relevant sources.

Strong news sense, especially Franco-Albertan and N.W.T. news and current affairs, as well as good knowledge of Canadian and international stories.

Thorough familiarity and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Bilingualism (English and French).

Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Strong organization skills; ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently, occasionally at the same time.

Ability to solve problems independently and through group discussions (open to new ideas and approaches).

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (Scoop, iNews and Dalet) an asset.

Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines. 

Please submit your application in French and include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter. 

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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:

123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time