Position Title:
Associate Producer, CBC Music Digital Content TeamStatus of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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:
2026-08-03 11:59 PMThis position will not be filled until consideration has been made by the CBC/CMG Local Joint Employment Committee.
CBC Music is looking for an Associate Producer to be assigned to the Digital Content Team.
This position is based at the CBC Toronto location. This role is a one-year maternity leave contract, requiring occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Who we are
CBC Music produces multi-platform music programming. We operate a national radio network, capture and distribute music performance video, create original social content, publish web-based journalism, and partner with JUNOS, Polaris Prize, and more. We value deepening our audiences' appreciation for music and turning them on to Canada’s widest diversity of emerging artists before anyone else.
Your role
Are you equally fascinated by digital media and music? Do you keep up with emerging social trends, new technologies, and Canadian music? Are you comfortable in front of the camera?
In your role as an Associate Producer, Social, you bring a strong connection to and deep knowledge of Canadian music and ever-changing social trends. You’re comfortable both in front of and behind the camera, and you know what makes a video perform on YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok. You can research, write, and host a short video, edit social content for a quick turnaround, and create engaging graphics.
If you have experience creating social content for a mobile and digital-first audience, this may be the role for you.
Reporting to the Senior Producer, with direction from the Assignment Producer, the Associate Producer will create shareable music content for multiple social platforms, with an emphasis on vertical video (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram).
Key Tasks:
Writes, edits, packages, and publishes creative social content tailored for YouTube, TikTok, and Meta platforms.
Clips and edits short-form video content optimized for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Covers concerts and events on behalf of CBC Music, capturing live social content including performances and artist interviews.
Monitors and leverages platform metrics to continuously optimize content performance.
Proactively manages community engagement, responding to audience inquiries and navigating challenging conversations or complaints.
Monitors social spaces to flag emerging stories, topics, and viral trends for the digital team.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
A university degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Three years of digital media experience, with a proven track record of managing major social platforms.
A deep passion for music, arts, and culture.
Demonstrated expertise in creative ideation, scriptwriting, and on-camera hosting for short-form video.
Advanced digital video editing and graphic design skills (proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or similar tools).
Strong editorial judgment, vetting skills, and a data-driven approach to social strategy.
The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently.
Familiarity with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP) is a strong asset.
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 [email protected].
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeCBC/Radio-Canada Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
250 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada, M5W 1E6
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