Associate Producer, Unscripted Content, Indigenous Pathways Program (Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Toronto, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Indigenous Pathways program is a paid, full-time, 9-month learning and development opportunity designed to support First Nations, Inuit, or Métis individuals in honing their professional skills at CBC. The program provides training within an all-Indigenous cohort, personalized career development, and hands-on work experience. No prior journalism or media production education or job experience is required to apply. The current program runs from October 2026 through June 2027. This year, the CBC Docs digital team is delighted to host a Pathways participant. This team is responsible for how all of our commissioned documentaries show up on the web, social, YouTube and CBC Gem. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in documentary storytelling to work on a wide range of content and gain a better understanding of how films reach audiences. This is a full-time role based in Toronto with a hybrid work model, allowing for both home and in-office collaboration as required. Please note that relocation costs are not covered.

Requirements

• Are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
• Have a deep interest in digital and video storytelling.
• Are eager to gain practical, hands-on experience at CBC.
• Are interested in developing technical skills.
• Have some experience with shooting, editing, or publishing video for any platform.
• Are a critical thinker who demonstrates strong ethics and integrity.
• Are a collaborative communicator and team player.
• Familiarity with digital publishing and social media
• Experience with documentary or other unscripted storytelling
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Develop essential skills and tools for a career in media.
• Explore multi-platform storytelling through writing, imagery, and sound.
• Create content that connects with Indigenous audiences and reflects diverse perspectives.
• Build meaningful relationships with mentors, trainers, peers, and Indigenous colleagues.
• Gain valuable professional experience.

What This Job Offers

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