Senior Reporter, Marketplace, English Services, (On-Site)

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Senior Reporter Marketplace English Services (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

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Marketplace is Canadas award-winning consumer investigative program and one of the most popular news programs on CBC. The program has been delivering investigative journalism about all aspects of consumer life for more than 50 years and were searching for a senior reporter to become the programs next host.

You must be a senior journalist who peers recognize as a positive leader. You love and have experience telling investigative stories through a consumer lens are confident innovative and comfortable delivering accountability interviews.

You have no problem seeing yourself present stories from auto theft and scams to misleading food labels. Thats because your storytelling is not full of old style tv fact you have an approach that is immersive you let real moments breathe and you prioritize actuality because you know the right ingredients to reach an audience that mostly streams their content. At the same time you know how to conduct an accountability interview in such an authentic way that pulls out the information our viewers need without being performative.

Your attention to detail fact check process and your journalistic ethics are second to none because of the investigative work required. You have a deep understanding and appreciation for CBCs rigorous Journalistic Standards and Practices and have an advanced understanding of legal requirements in investigative reporting. You can also apply all of this live and on-demand.

You can deliver stories on multi-platforms including video audio online and social media that resonate with audiences. This means you have a comfort level in front of the camera that builds connections and trust with the audience. Your conversational natural and authentic delivery is true to who you are and allows you to connect with our target audience like no one else.

You come with creative ideas for reaching our audiences wherever theyre consuming our content a willingness to challenge yourself and a desire to be a part of an iconic program to promote the value of investigative journalism inclusion and accountability.

Please note this is a one year contractual role.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

A university degree or equivalent experience.
An informed understanding of what Canadians are interested in
A strong connection to communities currently underrepresented in Canadian journalism.
A minimum of 7 years experience as a host/reporter/correspondent at the national network level or in a major market.
A recognized positive leader and team player
Highly developed television on-air performance skills.
Demonstrated and exceptional television interviewing skills.
Experience in understanding and distilling complex research into scripts.
Superior understanding of domestic and world issues.
Expertise in covering a wide range of stories.
Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills.
Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback on interviews story structure and writing.
Strong story ideas and critical thinking.
Excellent writing and research skills.
A strong understanding of social and digital media and a proven ability to use them effectively.
Ability to work calmly and collaboratively under deadline pressure.
Full knowledge and understanding of CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices and an ability to make quick judgements in accordance with these guidelines.
Developed knowledge of legal requirements as they relate to investigative journalism.
French is an asset.
Ability to travel across Canada and internationally
This job requires a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends. Overtime may be required at times.

In your cover letter please include a link to a demo of your on-air work that embodies the audience-focused style and approach of Marketplace.

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.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

Work Schedule:

Full time

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Position Title: Senior Reporter Marketplace English Services (On-Site)Status of Employment:Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:Language Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms...