Reporter / Editor assigned to City Hall (English Services) (On-Site)

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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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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

This is a Full Time Permanent Role

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.

CBC Ottawa is looking for an experienced city hall reporter.

The successful candidate must have a deep understanding of Ottawa city hall and a track record of uncovering news that matters to our community. Beyond day-to-day reporting you are expected to produce in-depth enterprise and explanatory stories keeping in mind the creative treatments required to bring city hall stories to life in video and audio formats. Youre also a critical thinker and advocate for our audiences by holding elected officials to account.

You have the ability to connect the workings of Ottawa city hall to the key issues and needs of the diverse communities who live and work here. You will break original stories that others dont have. You are a great communicator and have the confidence and experience to put news from council or committee into context for the audience on all platforms. You also have a deep understanding of municipal services and can cover a wide range of grassroots issues from potholes to policing in an impactful manner. You are a strong digital writer and are as comfortable in breaking news situations as you are at providing analysis. You thrive when you are in the spotlight and can appear regularly on CBC television and radio programs to discuss municipal affairs.

There is a requirement to develop meaningful stories and contacts. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required.

Key Tasks:

• Writes and packages stories for all CBC Ottawa platforms. (digital video radio news and current affairs)

• Contributes original ideas daily and breaks stories.

• Capable of juggling daily files at city hall with enterprise work.

• Provides expertise on municipal issues to programs as needed.

• Makes recommendations to assist in planning station coverage.

• Writes quick accurate stories in a breaking news situation.

• Prepares scripts and presents for video platforms (packaged & live)

• Edits audio to produce radio stories to deadline.

• Connects developments at city hall to audience needs in communities across the city.

• Remains up to date on changes at city hall.

• Meets regularly with contacts.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• A university degree in journalism or equivalent.

• A minimum of two years experience covering municipal politics or beat reporting.

• A passion for and deep knowledge of municipal politics.

• Demonstrated writing skills.

• Demonstrated video storytelling skills.

• Demonstrated solid news judgment.

• Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-seeking communities across Ottawa.

• Established contacts at Ottawa city hall and a history of developing meaningful stories through them.

• Demonstrated experience using investigative tools to uncover news.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities and to respond to competing demands in a short span of time.

• Exceptional proven organizational skills.

• Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team.

• Demonstrated ability to plan projects and recommend news treatments for multiple platforms.

• Experience delivering live debriefs on radio and television.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings overtime and weekends as required.

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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