Producer, Front Burner (English Services)
CBC (CBC Radio-Canada)

Producer, Front Burner (English Services)

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking an innovative producer for Front Burner, its daily CBC News podcast hosted by Jayme Poisson. This is a full-time fixed-term contract of approximately ten months, ending September 2027. The primary location is Toronto, ON; the posting says the position can be based anywhere with access to a CBC station.

The producer conceives and develops program ideas, researches and writes stories, assigns and edits content, directs talent, and edits or directs the mixing of audio and visual elements. The role helps determine program style, pace and format and exercises delegated editorial responsibility.

Candidates should have a university degree or equivalent and at least five years of journalism experience, including pitching and producing stories and podcasts. Strong Canadian and international news knowledge, writing and chase skills, creative use of tape, audio-editing proficiency and familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices are required. The role requires flexibility for weekends, long days and late nights.

Requisition JR00009527. The source lists an unposting date of November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. See the CBC application page for complete requirements and submission details.

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