Benjamin Lopez Steven

Associate Producer with CBC Politics

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

About

Dedicated, driven, and flexible journalist with interests in all things related to Canadian and American politics, particularly AI policy. I work as an associate producer on CBC’s The House and as the weekend reporter for CBC Politics. If you have a story tip or would like to get in touch, please feel free to shoot me a message!

Experience

  • CBC (On-site)
    • Associate Producer and Digital Writer, CBC Politics
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

      Currently working an associate producer for CBC Radio’s top political show, The House with Catherine Cullen. I also work as CBC Politics’ digital writer on weekends. In this role, I've produced several segments for the show, including a full special episode on Canada's push to strengthen its AI industry and a mini-documentary exploring whether Canada needs a champion for future generations.

    • 2024 Joan Donaldson Scholar
      May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

      Awarded to graduating journalism students for exceptional academic performance, excellence in news production and writing, and genuine interest in the value of public interest journalism. I worked for CBC's daily news podcast Front Burner, CBC's daily political television show Power & Politics and CBC Calgary.

    • Senior Writer, CBC News Network
      May 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs

      Worked on several CBC News Network shows at all hours, including dayside programming and Canada Tonight. Also worked for brief periods as a breaking news producer and as a field producer.

  • Charlatan Publications Inc. (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Chair of the Board of Directors
      May 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • National Editor
      May 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr

    • Writer
      Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 · 8 mos