Copy Editor (On-Site) (English Services)

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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.

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CBC Calgary is looking for an experienced journalist with exceptional editing and critical thinking skills to join our digital team as a copy editor.

Reporting to the senior producer of digital the successful candidate will ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of content to CBCs digital and social platforms. You will write and edit copy craft sharp headlines that engage audiences and package multimedia content to enrich the audience experience.

You will be an editorial leader with keen news judgment high standards and an uncompromising attention to detail. You will be comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices ensuring our work upholds the principles of accuracy fairness balance impartiality and integrity and you are familiar with the legal issues that can arise in news coverage.

You will put audience needs at the centre of your decision making ensuring our news content connects our audiences to the news they need to know the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities. You will strive to broaden the range of perspectives and experiences reflected in our news content especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.

As an experienced mentor you are a thoughtful coach and collaborative team player someone who deeply enjoys helping journalists develop their writing skills and produce content of the highest quality.

This role requires fulltime onsite presence.

Your responsibilities:

• Copy edit breaking enterprise and feature news content as well as multimedia projects newsletters social media copy video titles and photo descriptions.

• Collaboratively work with writers and editors to ensure content meets high editorial standards including identifying and fixing issues related to accuracy structure story flow and context as well as maintaining consistency in style.

• Write compelling headlines that drive audience interest and engagement.

• Quickly write breaking news and curate website lineups as needed.

• Build and package digital stories with multimedia content

• Monitor news developments to maintain content on CBC Calgary website that reflects the latest news and varied content of interest to our audiences.

• Provide coaching and feedback to help journalists and freelancers develop their skills.

• Assist in communicating digital news best practices.

• Fill in for the senior producer of digital as warranted.

• Edit title and video descriptions for visual team

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fastpaced daily multiplatform news environment.

• Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills including knowledge of and familiarity with CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

• Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fastmoving information.

• Substantial experience in copy editing content for digital and social platforms including factchecking legal vetting and packaging.

• Advanced knowledge of web mobile and social media tools as well as industry and audience trends.

• Deep knowledge of Canadian Press style. Knowledge of style is an asset.

• Superior communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

• A highenergy leader with a positive teamfirst attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams and encourage creativity.

• A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Calgary and southern Alberta and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.

• A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

• Possession of a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/RadioCanadas insurance company.

• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience.

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.

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