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Senior Producer, Local Video Development (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Toronto, ON, CAFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · Canada

Core

Senior Producer leading a new local video initiative to transform how Canadians discover news through explainer videos and digital storytelling.

Role type

Senior IC producer (editorial leadership & team coaching)

Builds

Local video content, explainer formats, and digital storytelling assets for CBC News

Domain

Media & Broadcasting (News)

Required skills

Editorial judgment, team coaching, audience analytics, multiplatform video strategy, change management, project management, visual storytelling, resource allocation

Preferred skills

Experience with YouTube/TikTok, managing creative projects, cross-newsroom collaboration

Technologies

YouTube, TikTok, social media platforms, digital video tools

Responsibilities

Protect and promote editorial vision for local video initiative; Identify local stories with national relevance; Ensure editorial standards and workflows are met; Provide editorial feedback on story development; Work with local newsroom leaders; Communicate project progress; Recommend training and editorial resources; Optimize stories for digital platforms; Collaborate on audience insights; Experiment with new video formats; Foster collaboration between newsrooms; Make editorial decisions; Support production planning and growth

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities