Production Editor

CBC/Radio-Canada • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. CBC News is looking for a highly skilled Production Editor to help shape compelling visual storytelling across a wide range of programming and complex production environments. Production Editors are craft specialists responsible for transforming raw material into engaging, high-quality video stories through the art of editing. Working closely with producers, journalists and production teams, the Production Editor applies advanced technical skills and strong storytelling instincts to build clear, impactful narratives using picture, sound and graphics. CBC Production Editors play a critical role in shaping the visual language of our journalism, applying craft expertise to transform raw material into stories that inform, engage and resonate with audiences. Assignments may include news, current affairs, sports, documentary and digital programming. Editors work across formats and platforms, bringing creativity, technical mastery and sound judgment to each project while adapting to evolving production workflows and audience expectations. This role is a specialized craft position focused on post-production expertise and visual storytelling execution. Production Editors contribute creatively to the shaping of stories through editing craft, while editorial direction and story ownership remain the responsibility of producers and editorial leadership. Work is performed according to CBC and industry standards, with significant scope for independent judgment, initiative and creative problem solving within the editing process.

Requirements

• Knowledge generally gained through post-secondary education in television production, media production, film, journalism, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Approximately four years of professional editing experience, including at least three years directly related to video editing in a broadcast, digital media, or post-production environment.
• A strong understanding of television and digital program production and post-production methods, including how editing, graphics, sound, and other craft areas interact within production environments.
• Proven editorial judgment and the ability to shape compelling visual narratives through picture and sound.
• Strong sense of pacing, structure, and visual storytelling.
• High proficiency with Avid Media Composer.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop for graphics and visual treatments.
• Proven ability to create compelling graphics that enhance storytelling.
• Understanding of the differences between treatments intended for broadcast television, digital platforms, and social media environments.
• Familiarity with evolving AI-assisted production tools and emerging technologies that support video editing, media workflows, transcription, graphics creation, or content production.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and digital video environments.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills when working with producers, journalists, and production teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while managing competing deadlines.
• Initiative, creativity, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Respect for departmental technical standards and established production workflows.
• Excellent team player who values collaboration and contributes to an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Open to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view.
• Broad interest in video post-production and storytelling across multiple formats, platforms, and subject areas.
• Applicants must include a demo reel or examples of recent editing work with their application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder is an asset.
• Experience with motion graphics is an asset.
• Experience working across multiple production formats including broadcast, digital and social video environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Edit short- and long-form video content for broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms.
• Shape story structure, pacing, and tone through thoughtful use of picture and sound.
• Interpret editorial direction and translate it into compelling visual storytelling.
• Work collaboratively with producers, journalists, and other creative partners throughout the post-production process.
• Integrate graphics, music, sound design, and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
• Develop creative visual treatments that support the tone and clarity of the story.
• Adapt content for a range of distribution environments, including broadcast and digital platforms.
• Evaluate and select footage for narrative impact, pacing, and visual coherence.
• Maintain high technical and creative standards while working within production deadlines.
• Contribute creative problem-solving and workflow insight within post-production environments.
• Editors in this role should be comfortable working across evolving storytelling formats and delivery environments, adapting visual approaches and post-production workflows to suit different audiences, platforms and viewing experiences.

Benefits

• creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance
• equal opportunity
• inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees