Reporter Assigned to Digital English Services
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Position Title:
Reporter Assigned to Digital (English Services)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading C Advanced) English (Speaking C Advanced) English (Writing C Advanced)Work at CBC/RadioCanada
At CBC/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 PMReporter/editor assigned to digital (English Services)
Are you passionate about breaking news and enterprise storytelling with a keen interest in uncovering issues that matter to our audience
CBC Calgary is looking for an experienced dynamic and creative digital journalist who can make a positive contribution to our newsroom and to our work.
An exceptional journalist and a selfstarter you must be able to understand a broad range of issues and thrive in the fastpaced highpressure world of a multiplatform newsroom. You know how to write edit and package digital stories. You have experience in video storytelling and keep an eye on the changing landscape for digital video.
Youre innovative and will try new workflows and new story treatments. You understand the diverse and changing population in southern Alberta and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You appreciate the range of perspectives that people hold and believe in the importance of giving voice to those perspectives.
In this role you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair balanced accurate thoughtful immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.
Your responsibilities:
Pitch research write and produce original story ideas for primarily a digital audience on as well as radio/current affairs when required.
Repurpose content from other CBC platforms including writing packaging stories with strong headlines photos video audio and graphics using the latest information.
Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
Distil large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
Create video treatments of original stories as assigned
Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts to deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
Contribute to live pages
Your profile:
Demonstrated experience working in a news and breaking news environment.
Strong understanding of online news including social media video graphics and photo selection.
Ability to generate pitch and pursue creative story ideas.
A desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Ability to forge positive team relationships and keen to work on a team that values collaboration and transparency.
Experience filing requests to find information using local provincial and federal access to information and privacy (ATIP) legislation is a bonus.
Sound news judgment attention to detail and ability to work effectively under newsroom deadline pressure.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A passion for learning new tools and journalism forms plus an interest in innovating.
Must possess a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/RadioCanadas insurance company other classes considered an asset.
University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent related experience.
Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including early starts late finishes and weekends.
Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website in your cover letter.
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/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 email 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 interest. 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:
Veterans Place N.W. Calgary Alberta T3B 4M1Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
