Reporter, CBC News Washington (English Services) (On Site)
Reporter, CBC News Washington (English Services) (On Site)
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Position Title:
Reporter CBC News Washington (English Services) (On Site)Status of Employment:
Expatriate (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
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:
:59 PMCBC News is looking for a skilled digital journalist with a strong understanding of U.S. politics and Canada-U.S. relations to join its Washington D.C. bureau.
News never stops in Washington and the successful candidate for this position needs to be comfortable helping our audience make sense of how the Trump administration affects Canada whether its about tariffs or trans rights.
Writing to tight deadlines is a primary demand which includes filing daily news and analysis stories as well as breaking news posts for live pages. This role also requires maximum versatility and reporting skill across audio and video platforms including Youtube and TikTok.
The CBC News Washington bureau constantly juggles breaking news daily files and original journalism. To succeed in this role you will need to be a U.S. politics junkie and know how to make complicated policy understandable and relevant to audiences in Canada. You will constantly pitch ideas and wont hesitate to work a source to help you land scoops or write original stories. Youre not scared off by misinfo or disinfo; in fact you might see it as an opportunity to set the record straight.
This position requires overtime and may include regular work on evenings and weekends including extended assignments away from Washington on short notice. Candidates should have at least 7 years of directly relevant experience in the field including coverage of politics and international news.
This is a permanent position and the expected start date for this position is September 1 2025.
Responsibilities:
Pitch report and write stories balancing news with enterprise stories and original analysis
Write/publish 2 to 4 stories per week including analysis pieces
Research report interview fact-check write and package stories before sending them to the copy desk
Recognize newsworthy issues and events and take immediate and effective action to ensure appropriate coverage
Respond to breaking news as required and file quick analysis into live story pages
Collaborate with assignment and the social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on TikTok YouTube and other platforms
Work collaboratively with editors to sharpen headlines and text and package digital stories according to mobile-first considerations
Identify and pursue a diverse range of sources
Report across all platforms as necessary
Deploy to other regions of the United States as required
Relevant qualifications:
Minimum 7 years recent experience as a journalist covering politics and international news with a track record of breaking stories or writing impactful analysis
Strong journalistic skills and knowledge of U.S. politics and Canada-U.S. relations
Substantial experience writing researching fact-checking and packaging digital news content
An established network of legal and political connections with proven ability to access it to generate scoops
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism and firm grasp of CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices
Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Excellent news judgment and ability to work effectively under 24/7 deadline pressures
Proven ability to file same-day stories
Experience filing to live pages is an asset
Stellar communication and interpersonal skills
Aptitude with text and video content management systems
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:
529 14TH ST NW STE 510 Washington District of Columbia 20045-1501Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
