Managing Editor, Edmonton (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title :

Managing Editor Edmonton (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

English

Language Skills :

English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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.

Unposting Date : : 59 PM

Managing Editor Journalism

Lead a growing newsroom in one of Canadas most dynamic and complex cities. CBC Edmonton is looking for a Managing Editor to drive our editorial strategy and inspire a team of journalists dedicated to serving a growing diverse audience.

This is an opportunity to shape how the story of Edmonton and Central / Northern Alberta is told across audio visual and digital platforms. You will lead the charge in delivering breaking news that matters and original enterprise reporting that connects.

As the senior journalistic leader you will set the tone for the newsroom. You will :

Define and execute an editorial vision across CBC digital radio and television that balances immediate breaking news with enterprise storytelling.

Serve as the guardian of CBCs journalistic integrity ensuring all content is fair balanced and accurate.

Move the newsroom forward in an ever-changing landscape encouraging calculated risks new formats and digital-first thinking.

Ensure our coverage reflects the true diversity of Alberta building trust with new audiences through inclusive storytelling.

Oversees the stations community outreach strategy

We are looking for an empathetic strategic leader who believes that great journalism starts with an inclusive newsroom culture :

You are committed to hiring diverse talent and fostering an inclusive environment where staff feel safe heard and inspired to grow.

You possess exceptional editorial judgment and can make difficult decisions rapidly during high-pressure news events.

You communicate with clarity and confidence building strong bridges across the organization

Experience required :

Minimum of 10 years related leadership experience including experience leading a newsroom

A track record of guiding complex journalistic decision making

Experience managing staff and resources within budgetary constraints

Experience leading the application of journalistic standards and practices in a daily newsroom setting

An ongoing interest in and understanding of media trends as they apply to a multiplatform newsroom

Experience in setting clear objectives and goals and then to deliver on them

Proven ability to make decisions rapidly and frequently within tight deadlines

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be clear concise and precise on journalistic and programming matters

Experience leading a news team during major breaking news events

Knowledge of the law as it relates to broadcasting and journalism

Experience hiring and supporting new staff in a journalistic setting including defining expectations and following up where appropriate

Experience working with video and / or audio storytelling is essential

Tasks :

Provides strategically driven editorial leadership daily and on all station projects

Responsible for application of the CBCs journalistic standards and practices

Responds to complaints to the Ombudsman

Works collaboratively with other CBC leaders to ensure strong national coverage of stories in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta

Works closely with legal team when required

Develops and executes strategy against goals

Builds and maintains strong relationships between the Edmonton local team and colleagues across the country

Works with MEs and other colleagues across the country to achieve strategic goals

Builds relationships with community leaders and groups in the community

Works with finance staff to ensure costs are tracked and budgets are followed

Hires and ensures the training and development of all staff

Why Join Us

CBC Edmonton plays a key role in the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of people. We offer the chance to lead a team that is eager to win eager to innovate and eager to reflect the community we serve. If you are ready to lead with purpose we want to hear from you.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location :

123 Edmonton City Centre Edmonton Alberta T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Full time

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1