Reporter​/Editor

Position Title:

Reporter/Editor
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Language Requirement:
English Language

Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
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.
Reporter/Editor (English Services) (On-Site)  This role requires a full, on-site presence. CBC is looking for a reporter to help cover BC's fastest growing community, Surrey. We are looking for a multiplatform reporter who is passionate about this dynamic and diverse B.C. community. Are you an ambitious self-starter and collaborative team player who is passionate about local news and current events and has a strong interest in uncovering issues that matter to your audience in Surrey?

CBC News is looking for experienced multiplatform reporters to join our team. This role is part of a two-person bureau, focused on broadening CBC's news coverage in Canada, ensuring stories and voices from communities like Surrey are reflected in our journalism across digital, radio, social, streaming and TV. Ability to respond to breaking news for digital platforms is a priority.

In these roles, you will operate independently under the direction of the assignment desk at CBC News Vancouver. As such, you'll need to be someone with a lot of initiative, who is comfortable working independently to get things done, and is able to build collaborative relationships with your producers and teammates around the province. You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.

You will regularly find opportunities to meet new people and expand your network of contacts. You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.
This posting is for a full-time permanent role located in Surrey, B.C., working afternoon shifts. This role includes rotations on weekend shifts and a full, in office presence.
Your responsibilities:
Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for digital, social, radio, streaming and TV programming that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our connections in the community, and elevate a range of voices.
Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis.
Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members.
Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.

Your profile:

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
Ability to work independently with superior problem-solving skills.
Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.
A proven track record of connecting with local communities.
Superior writing skills across platforms, and experience in gathering, editing and packaging audio and video.
Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.
Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Possession of a valid…