Corporate Affairs Producer

Job Description

• You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.
• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Who We Are:

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.  We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.  As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. 

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The Corporate Affairs Producer will be part of the Digital Media Team, reporting to the Manager, Digital Media, and will focus on the development and production of Fidelity Canada’s daily live webcasts, podcasts and videos. 

The Producer will play a leading role in Fidelity’s digital media production environment, working both independently and in visible team-leading roles with the overall goal to drive viewer engagement through our broadcast-quality content.

Ideal new hires will have a business television newsroom or related background, and have an understanding of financial markets.

The Producer will develop new content opportunities based on internal market research, cross-department collaboration and business, markets, and geopolitical news. They will see these ideas to fruition through scriptwriting, directing and overseeing post-production edits.  

In addition to producer responsibilities, the role will also require basic knowledge of studio equipment and operations, video editing, and current distribution and promotion methods. The role will also involve supporting the wider Digital Media Team on various aspects of video production and digital events as required. 

Key Accountabilities

1. Producing webcasts: Pre-production: As a segment/chase producer, this role will manage the idea development, guest booking, and show promotion (copy writing) of webcasts and videos. This includes a dedicated focus on pre-production planning and content development, leading prep call pre-interviews, and script-writing, all while adhering to developed Fidelity Canada Digital Media best practices.

2. Producing webcasts: Show day: Plan and execute broadcast-quality webcasts with the broader Digital Media Team, providing oversight to the crew’s responsibilities, while personally writing host scripts, directing remote guests, and talent management. 

3. Long-term content strategy and development: Develop and produce plans to expand the Fidelity Canada webcast lineup with a focus on emerging client segments, topics of interest, and languages. Expansion plans will align with organizational goals and audience demand.

4. Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with Digital Media team, hosts and guests. Hosts and guests will be a mix of Fidelity Canada employees (portfolio managers, subject-matter experts and thought leaders), as well as external guests. Content ideas are often generated from cross-department discussions with sales, products, marketing, and investment management. 

The Expertise You Bring:

• ​​Knowledge of global financial markets

• ​Knowledge of video/webcast/podcast producing including content development, script writing, talent management, and directing 

• ​Exceptional communication skills both written and oral, are required 

• ​Exceptional writing skills

• ​On-camera presentation skills are a value-add​
• ​​Basic knowledge digital camera systems and studio equipment, camera capture, shot set-up, lighting, advanced audio capture and related trouble shooting. As well as webcast and video conference platforms such as Zoom, including video and audio signal flows between a studio environment, home computer environment and conference room

• ​Understanding of digital technologies and emerging digital trends

• ​Project management and strong organizational abilities are essential

• ​Ability to help foster a collaborative and engaging work environment

• ​The role is not required to be bilingual, but basic understanding of French is recommended​

What We Are Looking For:

Experience

• Must have: At least 3 years of experience with ​​producing experience with business/financial news, preferably in a live TV environment, understanding of financial markets and strong script-writing and interview content outline experience​

• Nice to have: Experience in a financial services company

• Communications related experience in public affairs, journalism, marketing or others

• Experience in the technical aspects of video production (camera operation, sound, etc)

Education

• University degree or equivalent work experience
• ​​Prior freelance or full-time work experience in a business news environment​

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $6000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation 

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and discretionary Performance Bonus: Total annual cash compensation (base salary plus target bonus) ranges from $99,000 to $135,000 based on experience and qualifications
• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity.  If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team