Indigenous Language Production Executive

Let’s tell the stories that matter. Together. Join our Programming Team and help shape powerful narratives that resonate across the world. If you’re ready to uplift Indigenous creators and bring bold stories to life — we want to hear from you!

Highlights of this opportunity:

• Provides guidance, creative support, and supervision to producers which APTN has commissioned original programs from, with a portfolio focus on Indigenous Language programs;
• Liaises with producers, creative teams, and partner broadcasters on production projects;
• Commissions original programming based on Programming Department priorities, the APTN strategic plan and in accordance with the CRTC broadcast license;
• Manages APTN’s Indigenous language production intake & assists with the preparation of project plans and budgets;
• Manages the production and delivery of independently produced programs as well as Member Societies programming on an as-needed basis;
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends project proposals, makes content and financial decisions, & negotiates principle terms;
• Represents APTN at Production Industry Festivals, seminars and other opportunities for television industry outreach including funding agencies and viewers;
• Asserts Programming Department interests by receiving pitches, visiting production sets and production facilities;
• Approves all creative materials associated with development and production. E.g. Outlines, creative team changes, cuts, etc.
• Participates in speaking engagements, sources and scouts Indigenous talent, ensures compliance with funding bodies’ submission deadlines;
• Ensures that programming expenditures remain within budget limits, finance cash flow and approves invoices for every drawdown;
• Travel will be required.

Your accomplishments and experience include:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline combined with proven related experience (production, communication or business);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Passion for Indigenous language reclamation is an asset;
• This is not a bilingual position, but knowledge of an Indigenous language and/or French is an asset;
• Experience working with an Indigenous organization as well as knowledge of Indigenous cultural perspectives is an asset.

Your new opportunity awaits; come and see what makes us one of Canada’s Top Employers!

Click here to join our team today. Please apply before June 3, 2025.