Executive Producer, Video ; English Services; On-Site

Position Title

Executive Producer, Video Experience (English Services) (On‑Site)

Permanent

Toronto – On‑Site

• Oversee the CBC News You Tube and Tik Tok accounts.
• Work with other CBC News teams to optimize curation of video for the CBC News App and
• Develop and execute CBC News’s off‑platform video strategy and best practices.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to teams on audience needs, publishing fundamentals, and curation for all video channels.
• Design and run data‑driven experiments to understand evolving audience behaviour.
• Provide and interpret audience data to inform programming decisions and guide content development.
• Work with other audience‑focused leaders to communicate audience insights and context to daily news teams.
• Stay current with best practices in digital, and video storytelling and ensure staff training reflects them.
• Ensure strong performance across all platforms and take accountability for results.
• Work closely with others to get breaking news video to the audience quickly and cohesively.
• Make data‑informed decisions to meet audience and strategic goals.
• Partner with CBC News leaders in local newsrooms on best practices in video packaging, including thumbnails, titles, posting cadence, and platform‑specific formats.
• Monitor trends across digital media and adapt workflows and publishing strategies as needed.
• Coordinate live event streams with internal CBC News teams.
• Collaborate with graphics and marketing teams to optimize visual assets and audience engagement.
• Use key production tools (DTV, Media Central, Dalet, Adobe, FTP, Dejero, 9
  
  CMS).
• Make quick editorial decisions under pressure in complex, time‑sensitive environments.
• Plan and request the resources required for daily news coverage on video platforms.
• Ensure content corrections and takedowns are performed responsibly and according to JSP standards.
• Work in collaboration with other CBC News leaders on our moderation strategy.
• Direct and oversee staff scheduling.
• Solve operational and editorial challenges creatively.

• Minimum seven years of recent leadership experience working with digital video in a breaking news environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assign, motivate, and develop staff, including large teams.
• Experience working with news programs and identifying opportunities for digital/social alignment.
• Excellent editorial judgment and a strong understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Deep knowledge of social and video‑sharing platforms and their audience behaviours, You Tube in particular.
• Intimate knowledge and experience producing different video formats, such as vertical and mobile‑optimized storytelling.
• Experience in graphic design is an asset.
• Proven passion for strong journalism, innovative video storytelling, and sharp, effective writing.
• Experience in copy editing, fact‑checking, packaging, and production across platforms.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot complex technical systems and content‑management tools.
• Comfortable with constant change; able to adapt, communicate clearly, and maintain composure.
• Experience working with emerging partnerships and platforms, with an eye toward audience evolution.
• Multiplatform production experience is an asset.
• Understanding of audience experience, graphics, design, development, and digital accessibility workflows.
• Experience interpreting audience analytics and applying them to editorial and strategic decisions.
• Strong coaching skills and ability to train staff quickly.
• Cultural awareness, openness, and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and navigate unexpected overtime.
• University degree or equivalent experience.

CBC/Radio‑Canada is committed to reflecting Canada’s diversity. We provide equal opportunity and a workplace that welcomes and values individual differences. Accommodation requests can be made at all stages of the recruitment process.

Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process.