Weekend Digital Writer

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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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Weekend Digital Writer

Are you passionate about breaking news and enterprise storytelling and do you have a keen interest in uncovering issues that matter to your audience

CBC B.C. is looking for two experienced permanent part-time dynamic and creative journalists who can make a positive contribution to our newsroom and to our audience.

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Two days a week starting 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Three days a week starting 9 a.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday

An exceptional journalist and a self-starter you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced high-pressure world of a multi-platform newsroom. You know how to write edit and package digital news.

You are comfortable chasing and developing your own stories as well as writing stories based on material gathered by your colleagues. Along with writing you have a keen interest and experience in visual and radio storytelling.

Youre innovative and willing to try new things new workflows and new story treatments. You understand the diverse and changing population in B.C. and the importance of reflecting a wide range of communities in our content. You appreciate the range of perspectives that people hold and believe in the importance of giving voice to those perspectives.

In this role you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair balanced accurate thoughtful immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

These permanent part-time weekend positions are based in Vancouver.

Your responsibilities:

• Respond quickly to breaking news events chasing gathering writing and packaging stories for digital radio and visual programming.

• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.

• Pitch research write and package original stories for all platforms that will engage and inform the audience deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.

• Build and package digital stories with multimedia content.

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

• Assist in curating the website and news app lineup when needed.

• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts.

• Report from the field and collaborate with colleagues across platforms teams and locations.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.

• Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities and chasing multiple stories at once.

• Ability to generate pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences in Vancouver and across B.C.

• An understanding of B.C.s political landscape economic drivers and demographics and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

• A proven work ethic strong communication skills and a positive team-first attitude.

• Superior writing skills across platforms.

• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.

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

• Possession of a valid drivers licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company.

• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent related experience.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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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