Reporter​/Editor, Assigned to Yukon Morning News; English Services; On Site

Position Title

Reporter/Editor, Assigned to Yukon Morning News (English Services) (On Site)

Permanent

English

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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.

Are you a daily news journalist who loves mornings and thrives in the fast‑paced world of live, breaking news? CBC Whitehorse is looking for an experienced reporter/editor to join the Yukon Morning team. As the morning newsreader, you will present the weekday newscasts to audiences listening live each morning on the radio and digital platforms.

You will play an integral editorial role in gathering, preparing and presenting the daily news, keeping our audiences informed about what’s happening each morning across the territory. You should also feel comfortable chatting live on the air with the morning show host and tech/director to add to the vibrant flavour of the show.

You’re the kind of journalist who loves chasing breaking news. You’re not intimidated by the prospect of changing lineups and rewriting newscasts under tight deadlines. You embrace the challenge of keeping your newscasts as up‑to‑date as possible, chasing stories yourself, cutting audio clips from morning show interviews, adding context and additional content to ensure listeners get the full story.

You understand the diverse and changing population in the North, 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 role is an on‑site position in Whitehorse, YT. This is a full‑time position.

Note:

The successful candidate will generally be assigned to work weekdays, 5:00 am to 13:15 pm.

• Plan, organize, line up and deliver newscasts and news breaks
• Collaborate with journalists across platforms and programs to chase breaking news and ensure newscasts are up‑to‑date
• 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 and coaching to help them develop their skills and produce content of the highest quality
• Present newscasts on other platforms (streaming, podcasts, digital, video) as required

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast‑paced daily news environment.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original story ideas.
• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chase multiple stories at once.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including knowledge of the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Engaging on‑air presence, a strong presentation style and an ease with live, on‑air work.
• Ability to present material with credibility and authority in a range of situations including live events and breaking news.
• Ability to quickly cut audio clips from a variety of audio and video sources.
• Superior script writing and script editing skills.
• An understanding of the Yukon’s political landscape, demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve.
• 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 driver’s licence as well as a…