Senior Writer, Digital News (English Services)

Position Title :

Senior Writer, Digital News (English Services)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position 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.

Unposting Date :

2024-07-03 11 : 59 PM

CBC News is looking for an experienced digital journalist to join our team at Canada's leading digital news operation, and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of news to CBC’s digital, mobile, social and video news platforms. A key requirement of this job is pitching and quickly writing original national and international stories that meet our digital mandate.

You’re an excellent writer with a sharp eye for thoughtful, human-centered stories on a range of subjects that reflect and connect with contemporary Canada. You are eager to own a beat, break stories and help our coverage stand out. You know what works for digital and social audiences and how best to engage them using text, images, video and audio.

You’re a critical thinker who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and the overall digital strategy. You are a self-starter who can work collaboratively, and under pressure with grace.

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

This is a full-time permanent position that is based in Toronto. Overtime work may be assigned based on operational requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities :

File minimum one digital story daily, including researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, fact-checking and packaging.

Package digital stories according to mobile-first considerations, with an emphasis on increasing audience engagement, including relevant videos, audio and creating photo galleries.

Pitch stories that align with growing new audiences according to our mandate.

Jump on breaking news and file into and / or curate live story pages.

Work with senior producers to develop story focus and structure.

Work collaboratively with editors to sharpen headlines and text.

Identify and pursue a diverse range of sources.

Relevant qualifications :

Minimum five years recent experience in a digital news environment.

Strong journalistic skills.

Substantial experience writing, researching, fact-checking and packaging digital news content, including

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Open mindset.

Excellent news judgment and ability to work effectively under 24 / 7 deadline pressures.

Proven ability to file same-day stories.

Experience filing to, and running live blogs is an asset.

Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.

Aptitude with text and video content management systems.

Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style is an asset.

Experience in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Optimization.

University degree or equivalent.

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.

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 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 . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . In 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 :

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Full time