Video Producer, Scams Unit (English Services) (On Site)

Position Title:Video Producer, Scams Unit (English Services) (On Site)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage Skills:English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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:2026-11-12 11:59 PMCBC News is looking for a skilled video storyteller to support the development of our new scams unit - a team focused exclusively on decoding the latest scams and deceptive marketing practices as we help Canadians make sense of what they can do to protect themselves. You will also work with our visual investigations team.Reporting to a senior producer, you bring a unique blend of enterprise journalism, digital forensics and modern video production skills.You a superior knowledge of video verification tools to geolocate where videos have been shot, or to source photos. The ideal candidate will also have experience with advanced digital sleuthing and will be expected to collaborate with senior investigative journalists across CBC News. You excel at using open source information, tracking crypto wallets, analyzing website registrations and using business registries to uncover fraudulent companies and scammers.You know your target audience is consuming news on their mobile device as that’s also your medium of choice. Vertical storytelling is core to your journalism. Your stories grab viewers’ attention in the first two to three seconds. You keep the audience engaged with dynamic pacing, fast-cut edits, and visual layering.Even more important is your attention to details in the script and in the images, your openness to a rigorous fact-checking process - every frame matters, every voice in the room matters as we work together to get it right.You’re always learning, constantly on the lookout for the next great tool, format or technique that will help your journalism reach younger and diverse audiences. You know how to identify strong video clips from breaking news, interviews and broadcast items, and also how to pitch, script, film and host vertical explainers. You think visually and creatively, and can unpack complex topics into clean, simple writing.You come prepared to our daily pitch meetings, actively watching ongoing news developments for investigative angles and quick-turn scoops. You can manage multiple projects of varying lengths and formats, and are comfortable filing visual, audio and text, prioritizing CBC News mobile and streaming platforms, TikTok and Youtube.We’re deeply committed to building and developing a community of journalists across CBC News who understand OSINT-driven investigations. That’s why we need a Video Producer who is fiercely competitive about this kind of journalism, and intensely collaborative about how we do this kind of reporting. As such, You’ll be required to be on-site in Toronto for this role. It’s a Monday-Friday gig. Scheduled hours will be determined by operational needs, but be prepared for some overtime, early mornings, evenings and weekends.Your ProfileYou are a seasoned journalist with a minimum of 5 years of comparable experience, who excels at visual storytelling and thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-driven investigative environment.Exceptional storytelling skills, with a proven ability to produce memorable visual content and break down complex issues.A critical mind and outstanding interviewing skills.Extensive knowledge of Investigative reporting, applying evidence-based investigative techniques to analyze complex issues and events.High proficiency with open-source and digital forensics, including advanced search methods, cross-referencing, source triangulation, and metadata analysis.Extensive visual verification experience, as demonstrated through your use of geolocation and chronolocation, and forensic analysis to detect manipulation, origin and location.Excellent editing skills, highly proficient using Adobe Premiere, motion graphicsProficiency in using social media for research and reporting, as well as in your storytelling.A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.Knowledge of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices, upholding our core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.A university degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.Ability and willingness to work overtime and various shift patterns including overnights and weekends.Application RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please provide links to your portfolio, including:Two (2) vertical video stories that you producedTwo short-form social videosPlease include a cover letter that describes why you’re the best person for this role. We want to learn more about the authentic you, so please do not use generative AI in your documentation.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.As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the nextstep will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:A mandatory Criminal record check.Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.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 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 Voir email sur ca.hrm.tc are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of 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. 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 3G7Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr