Reporter​/Editor; Talent Community; English Services; On-call

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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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This opening is for our applicant bank and future opportunities.

Your role

CBC is looking for experienced and dynamic reporters to join us. In this on-call role you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of shifts ranging from early mornings to late nights and weekends and everything in between. If you are passionate about telling stories in local communities, come and join us.

In this role, you will research, gather, package and present stories for audiences on all platforms for CBC News and/or for regional CBC News programs and current affairs. You could be responsible for reporting for all platforms, including both live and taped storytelling. Some days you could be working with a videographer or another CBC colleague. On other days, you’ll be gathering on your own.

You’ll operate independently under the direction of a (producer, senior producer, EP). You’re a self-starter and you’re joining a team where collaboration and communication are essential within your local team and with colleagues across CBC.

You are committed to our audiences and understand the importance of reaching new audiences through your story pitches, the people you choose to interview, and the techniques you use to present stories.

You understand the diverse and changing population across regions and the importance of reflecting underrepresented communities and equity-deserving groups in our content.

You care about the people you work with and live and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences.

You will ensure that all CBC are met, while providing fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate coverage to the communities we serve.

These are on-call roles, and you will be working a variety of shifts that could include early mornings, evenings or weekends. While we are looking for experienced journalists, we will set you up for success by providing training on CBC policies, workflows, and tools.

If you’re applying, please share a resume; link to your website, demo reel or portfolio that showcases your storytelling - your writing, audio/visual gathering, editing and presentation skills. Please include a cover letter that we’ll use to evaluate your written skills.

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