Associate Producer, Indigenous Pathways Program, Yellowknife (English Services) (On-Site

CBC/Radio-Canada • Yellowknife, NT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indigenous Pathways Program is a 9-month, paid, full-time career launchpad designed to empower First Nations, Inuit, and Métis storytellers. From October 2026 to June 2027, you will gain specialized training in multimedia journalism—covering everything from ethics to story development—alongside immersive, hands-on work experience and dedicated career mentorship. We prioritize your unique voice and perspective, so no prior journalism education or experience is required. This position will be based in Yellowknife or Inuvik. This role requires full-time on site presence. The Indigenous Pathways program provides comprehensive journalism training, career development support, and immersive work experience.

Requirements

• First Nations, Inuk or Métis with a connection to an Indigenous nation or community.
• Aspiring to develop a career with the CBC.
• Able to provide storytelling examples and ideas.
• A collaborative and principled storyteller with strong critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to speak an Indigenous language, or interest in developing language skills, would be considered a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a guided professional journey designed to accelerate your growth as a journalist.
• Immerse yourself in CBC culture, connect with your cohort, and learn the landscape of the national broadcaster.
• Participate in intensive training to sharpen your craft, identify core strengths, and build your personalized development roadmap.
• Step into the field and gain real-world experience, producing impactful stories directly within a fast-paced CBC newsroom.
• Integrate your learnings to refine your professional vision, showcase your unique voice, and explore long-term career opportunities at CBC.
• Develop skills and tools for advancing a career in journalism.
• Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, images and sound.
• Create stories that connect with Indigenous audiences and reflect diverse perspectives.
• Grow relationships with, and be supported by, mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous CBC colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed