Windsor Reporter-Editor; English Services); On Site

Position Title

Windsor Reporter-Editor (English Services) (On Site)

Permanent

English

English (Reading - P
- Professional), English (Speaking - P
- Professional), English (Writing - P
- Professional)

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 position requires full-time, on-site presence at CBC Windsor. Flexibility to work a variety of shift times and days will be required.

• Pitch, gather, research and produce original daily ideas that set the agenda in Windsor.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, writing and packaging stories for digital platforms.
• Respond to breaking news as it happens.
• Providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues on digital platforms.
• Distill large amounts of information under tight deadlines.
• Participate in curating material for social platforms.
• Contribute to story ideation for social platforms.
• Identify potential legal issues and journalistic policy violations.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts in Windsor.
• Work closely with colleagues across the CBC to enhance coverage for the audience.

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily multiplatform news environment.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
• Sound news judgment and a proven track record of reacting quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chasing multiple stories at once.
• Experience reporting live and breaking news
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Superior writing and vetting skills across platforms.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC journalistic standards as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Knowledge of and an interest in emerging storytelling formats and a willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms (audio, video, digital).
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• An understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to

825 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 5K9

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Full time