Digital Writer/Copy Editor (Senior Writer) (English Services) (Hybrid)

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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.

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Please note that the successful candidate(s) can be based in any of the following locations near a CBC location: Abbotsford Banff Bathurst Burnaby Calgary Campbellton Caraquet Charlottetown Cornerbrook Cranbrook Edmonton Edmundston Fort McMurray Fort St. John Fredericton Gander Grande Prairie Grand Falls Halifax Hamilton Happy Valley/Goose Bay Hay River Hinton Inuvik Iqaluit Kamloops Kelowna Kitchener-Waterloo Kivalliq/Rankin Inlet Lethbridge Lloydminster London Ontario Medicine Hat Moncton Nanaimo Nelson North Battleford Oshawa Ottawa Penticton Prince Albert Prince George Prince Rupert Red Deer Regina Saint John Salmon Arm Saskatoon Sault Ste Marie Sherwood Park

CBC News is looking for experienced digital writers and copy editors 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 is quickly and accurately writing and editing breaking news particularly for our live pages.

These are full-time positions for a one-year term which may include early morning evening and weekend shifts.

Youre a critical thinker with excellent news judgment who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions aligned with the CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP) and the CBC News strategy. You are a self-starter who can work collaboratively and collegially without much supervision.

With experience in a breaking news environment you thrive under pressure and are comfortable jumping from topic to topic and learning fast. The thrill of seeing audience engagement outweighs the fear of not knowing where a story might go.

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. You revel in your teams success together.

Overtime work may be assigned based on operational requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Writer

• Write short engaging entries for live story pages. Identify and summarize key events distilling information down to the essentials.

• File daily digital text stories including researching reporting interviewing writing and fact-checking.

• Ensure content is accurate and up to date

• 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 audience needs and address gaps in coverage.

• 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.

Copy editor

• Copy edit and proof digital stories social posts and video titles and descriptions for accuracy relevance context fairness balance impartiality and style according to the JSP CBC News Language Guide and best practices.

• Ensure content is accurate and up to date

• For live story pages keep the bigger story in mind while editing the details. Help the producer guide the writers on where the breaking news is going how to differentiate posts etc.

• Pitch stories that align with audience needs.

• Work with senior producers and writers 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 judgment.

• Substantial experience writing copy editing researching fact-checking and packaging digital news content.

• Experience filing to and running live breaking news pages is an asset.

• 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 and breaking news posts.

• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.

• Aptitude with text and video content management systems.

• Knowledge of digital audience habits breaking news industry trends.

• Knowledge of style CP 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 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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