CAPE – Digital Associate Producer – CBC Kids (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid) in Toronto, Ontario

Position Title:

CAPE – Digital Associate Producer – CBC Kids (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

2024-11-15 11:59 PM

CBC ABILICREW PLACEMENTS FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

** TORONTO

This role described below is part of CBC’s CAPE program which is specifically for people with disabilities*. CAPE is a six-month paid placement program that aims to kick-start the careers of people with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase individual talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion.

The program will run from Monday, January 13 to Friday, June 27, 2025.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must self-identify as a person with a disability*.

• You must have no prior long-term work experience with the CBC.

• You must be able to work legally in Canada.

• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process ( up to 38.75 hours-some roles have more flexibility).

*The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability:

“means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”

Please note by applying for this role you give consent to be recognized as a “CAPE participant” and as identifying as a person with a disability. No further information will be shared without your permission.

The successful candidate can be based from anywhere across the country. This position offers accommodation opportunities such as telework/remote and flexible schedules.

Part of the CAPE program includes attending weekly online group meetings with other CAPE participants. These meetings will be scheduled with your manager’s approval.

Your role and how you will make an impact:

• As an Associate Producer for Kids Content, you will be a key player in shaping impactful media for young audiences. You are a children’s digital content expert, driven to create media that kids love. You keep a pulse on the latest trends in content types, platforms, games, shows, influencers, and pop culture, specifically through the lens of what young audiences are consuming. Your insights into what captivates kids today fuel your creative vision for tomorrow.

• In this role, you’ll have the amazing opportunity to work with the senior producer, and producers to develop video games for a school-age audience. CBC Kids custom games are fun, engaging and stand apart in that they promote diversity, representation and inclusivity, ensuring that all children see themselves reflected in the stories we tell. By collaborating with internal and external talented teams, you will make a meaningful impact on the kids media landscape, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among young audiences by creating fun, inclusive content that resonates with kids and inspires their imagination!

The ideal candidate for this role is….

• We are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Producer who is passionate about creating engaging kids content and has a strong interest in video games. You thrive in collaborative environments, energized by brainstorming sessions where no idea is too outlandish. Your commitment to fostering a fun, creative workplace is evident as you share inspiration and innovative concepts with your team. Once an idea takes root, you’re ready to take the initiative, working independently or collaboratively to develop and bring it to life. If you have a love for storytelling and a desire to produce captivating content that resonates with young audiences, we want you on our team!

• Under the guidance of the Sr. Producer and working closely with the wider CBC Kids digital and broadcast teams, you must balance daily production and administrative tasks with overall platform and departmental strategies and objectives. There is a continuous requirement to focus on fine details of our kids digital content to ensure the highest quality.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with the CBC Kids digital content team, product team and external producers/vendors to research, develop and implement innovative and engaging content formats for kids including games, interactive formats, quizzes, video, stories and other features that kids find exciting, engaging and sticky for cbckids.ca and associated platforms.

• Assist in creating digital content on the kids digital team which primarily includes: packaging digital content across a variety of digital content formats across multiple platforms including cbckids.ca , YouTube, Roblox and social media channels.

• Administrative tasks: utilize Google Workspace tools such as Google Sheets,Google Docs, and Google Forms, plus project management software such as Monday.com to manage and organize data, create reports, and maintain documentation. This includes developing and updating spreadsheets for tracking project progress to ensure efficient communication within the team.

• Ideation for and participation in creative meetings, pitch sessions, outreach events, focus testing and other CBC Kids-wide initiatives is a must.

• Stay on top of audience-specific trends and new developments in digital programming and content production for kids and families; share and evaluate opportunities where appropriate.

• Experience with various content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop & Illustrator) will be a strong asset.

• Experience consuming, producing and publishing short form video content to social platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram will be a strong assets.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Demonstrated and genuine interest in popular culture, video games, children’s media as well as an understanding of the impacts and effects of the media industry on kids

• Knowledge of the gaming industry, tools and best practices for producing games and/or interactive content. Proficiency in game development is a valuable asset

• Knowledge and experience of best practices, tools and processes for publishing original online video and repurposing television video

• Understanding of digital publishing, packaging and distribution across a variety of platforms

• We value creativity and collaboration and look for team members who are able to provide imaginative and effective suggestions for engaging with an elusive audience with a genuine passion for the challenge

• You are naturally curious and possess the ability to listen, and to be alert and responsive to our unique audiences (kids and caregivers)

• You are empathetic, you value and strive to find and share diverse perspectives, voices, and imagery

To Apply:

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct (https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/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 (http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/reporting-to-canadians/acts-and-policies/programming/journalism/conflicts/) . 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.

If this sounds interesting, please apply online (http://www.cbc.ca/jobs) OR, if you have difficulty navigating the online format, please submit the following to the email address: [email protected]

• A cover letter, indicating the title of the position that you are applying for.

• Your resume.

A one-page letter of interest describing:

• Why you think this program is right for you and what impact you think it could have on your career objectives?

The deadline to apply is November 15 at 11:59 PM ET . We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact each applicant about the status of their application when the interview process begins.

Candidates will participate in a series of 2-3 interviews, each lasting 30-60 minutes, with the Senior Producer, Executive Director, and a member of the cbckids.ca production team. Interviews can be conducted either in-person or virtually.

If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected] .

About CBC/Radio-Canada

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 Talent and Diversity (http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/explore/jobs/talent-diversity/) section of our website.

Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.

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.

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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.