News Editor/Presenter; On-Site); English Services
Position Title
News Editor/Presenter (On-Site) (English Services)
Position Language RequirementEnglish
Language SkillsEnglish (Reading - C
- Advanced), English (Speaking - C
- Advanced), English (Writing - C
- Advanced)
News Editor/Presenter (On-Site) (English Services)
Status Of EmploymentPermanent Employee on Secondment (Fixed Term)
Position Language RequirementEnglish
Language SkillsEnglish (Reading - C
- Advanced), English (Speaking - C
- Advanced), English (Writing - C
- Advanced)
At 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.
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News Editor/Presenter (On-Site) (English Services) (Open) - PMYour RoleCBC Edmonton is looking for an experienced news editor/presenter to lead our weekday afternoon newscasts to for audiences listening live on the radio and on digital platforms. If you’re an exceptional daily journalist who thrives in the fast-paced, high pressure world of live, breaking news, read on . As the afternoon newsreader, you will play an integral editorial and leadership role in gathering, preparing and presenting the daily news, keeping our audiences informed about what’s happening now in Edmonton and northern Alberta.
In this role, you collaborate closely with the teams working on our noon and afternoon current affairs radio programming, coordinating coverage off-air and bringing a high-energy, team-first presence on-air. You effortlessly balance core news delivery with warmth, humour and lively studio interactions. You’re the kind of journalist who loves the adrenaline rush of chasing breaking news and you’re not intimidated by the prospect of changing lineups and rewriting newscasts under very tight deadlines You embrace the challenge of keeping your newscasts as up-to-date as possible, chasing stories yourself and adding essential context to build trust, show care for your audience and ensure listeners get the full story.
You understand the diverse and changing population in Edmonton and northern Alberta, and the importance of broadening the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected on our programming, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. In your work, you will ensure CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate.
This is a temporary position, from October 2026 to September 2027.
We also are hiring for a morning news presenter, along with several jobs in our Edmonton station and northern Alberta bureaus. You can see them all here.Your Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, line up and deliver newscasts and news breaks.
- Respond quickly to breaking news, collaborating with journalists across platforms to chase, gather, write and package stories to ensure our coverage is as up-to-date as possible.
- Write and edit scripts; cut audio clips and package stories.
- Conduct interviews on and off air.
- Self-operate the studio audio board during live newscasts.
- Vet scripts written by other journalists, providing feedback…
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