Digital Media Producer I (Podcast Producer)

Position Title: Digital Media Producer I (Podcast Producer)

Employment Type: Full-time Staff Union

Salary range: $65034.48 - $71700.63

Division: Programming and Content

Reports To: Executive Producer Digital

Location: Toronto Yonge & Eglinton (On-site)

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision we have adopted five core values; we embrace change we value bold thinking we thrive with diverse voices we are better together and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences encourages self-expression and empowers learning which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands TVO Kids TVO Today TVO ILC and TVO Learn we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontarios curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a podcast producer with experience in non-fiction storytelling someone bold whoisntafraid to take a chance on creative and innovative styles that captivate listeners. We are looking for a producer with a background in journalism and who has a strong understanding of journalism practices and ethics. We are looking for someone who understands podcastresearchstructuringproducing writing and are looking for someone who can produce a range of podcast genres fromour weekly podcasts(MIS)Treatedand#onpolitoa six-partserieslike onesyoullfindatTVO Todaypodcasts.

Much of the job will be work on our podcast this is a multi-faceted role that includes possible work on our digital video content as well as some work related to our current affairs broadcast content.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of podcast YouTube and social media platforms with the ability to write and produce content tailored to each. They bring exceptional organizational skills can manage logistics across multiple current and future projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You love podcasts. You know the minute your favourites drop. And you never have enough time in the day to listen to all the podcasts on your subscription list. You binge listen.You adore audio storytelling especially a well-crafted podcast with finely laid clips and actuality that flows seamlessly. You are a whiz at producing narrativeaudioand youarentafraid of tackling audio storytelling challenges.Youdlove nothing more than to produce a podcast series (or series) with original thinking on ideas that matter it could be anything from politics to affordability to science and tech or culture so long asitsthoughtfulrelevantand compellingyourein.You also consume a lot of current affairs coverage. You are up to date on major news events happening in Ontario Canada and around the actually like political coverage.

• Work with the podcast team and the Executive Producer Digital on all aspects of TVO podcast series production from early-stage storyboarding to final mixing and editing
• Participate in various levels of production of both in-house and acquired TVO podcasts series
• Identify develop and shape concepts for new podcast episodes and series
• Assist with tape gathering scripting structuring and editing episodes and reviewing audio mixes
• Support and guide hosts reporters and production staff in the production process
• Pitch and if assigned produce digital video content on current affairs and news-related topics
• Have basic video editing skills
• Manage production schedules and deadlines
• Conduct and manage reporting and source interviews as required
• Work with members of the TVO team to promote the podcast
• Have skills on social media and can edit and produce shorts for YouTube and Insta related to our podcast and digital video content

What you will bring to TVO

• Three or more years experience in podcast production knowledge of field production and studio production techniques required
• Experience working in non-fiction storytelling
• Ability to structure compelling and unique audio stories
• Demonstrated strong independent news judgement and an understanding of journalism standards
• High standards of accuracy and fairness; strong analytical research and investigative skills preferred
• Experience scripting interviewing story development and host collaboration
• Experience with sound design
• Ability to produce write scripts and edit short explainer style video content related to news and current affairs topics
• Advanced organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to work well with a diverse group of individuals

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each others through peer-to-peer learning workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. Were a tight-knit community whether youre a recent graduate or further along in your career you will get to meet work with and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe youll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on: LinkedIn and X (@TVO).

We invite you to submit your application by April 272026 at 4 pm EST. Not sure you have everything were asking for but know you can make a big impact We encourage you to apply for consideration.

To learn more about us and our culture please visit us at .

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g. including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to .

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