Senior Writer Daily Desk, CBC News Digital (English Services)
Senior Writer Daily Desk, CBC News Digital (English Services)
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Position Title:
Senior Writer Daily Desk CBC News 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/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 PMSenior Writer CBC News Digital
Location: Toronto telework eligible
Permanent part-time weekends
CBC News is looking for an experienced digital journalist to join our team at Canadas leading digital news operation and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of news to CBCs digital mobile social and video news platforms. A key requirement of this job is quickly writing breaking news including for our newly launched live pages.
Based in Toronto this part-time permanent position is shifted Saturday and Sunday 5 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. You are the first writer of the day and have excellent news judgment helping to set priorities for the morning team and working with the regions on big breaking news.
Youre 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 know what works for digital and social audiences and how best to engage them using text images video and audio. You elevate news stories with the best of what CBC has to offer: you are happy to trawl through TV hits and radio segments read interview transcripts and talk to field reporters to identify and include those key moments in your stories.
Youre a critical thinker who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices and the overall digital strategy. You are a self-starter who can work collaboratively and under pressure.
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.
Overtime work may be assigned based on operational requirements.
Tasks and responsibilities:
File daily digital stories including researching reporting interviewing writing and fact-checking.
Identify and prepare key news stories for our homepage.
Package digital stories according to mobile-first considerations with an emphasis on increasing audience engagement including relevant videos audio and photo galleries.
Pitch stories that align with growing new audiences according to our mandate.
Jump on breaking news.
Write and curate live story pages.
Curate and program the News app homepage as required.
Edit stories as required.
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.
Excellent news judgement.
Substantial experience writing researching fact-checking and packaging digital news content.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Open mindset.
Proven ability to work effectively under 24/7 deadline pressures and file same-day stories.
Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
Aptitude with text and video content management systems.
Experience filing to and running live pages is an asset.
Knowledge of 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.
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 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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Part timeRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
