Senior Reporter, Toronto, English Services, (On-site)

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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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We have an exciting opportunity in our Toronto news bureau we are hiring a full time temporary senior reporter for 8 months to cover Toronto and Ontario stories (as well as the occasional national and international story) for our Canadian audience.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about daily news and able to deliver on our CBC News mission of being with the audience every day making sense of the world together. Live when they need us and on demand when they want us.

Our Toronto team constantly juggles breaking news daily files and works away at original news stories. We need someone who enthusiastically pitches ideas every day is motivated to drive stories forward and works well with a team. Coordinating and collaborating with the local Toronto newsroom on a daily basis will be essential.

You need to understand and pitch stories about the Greater Toronto Area but you also need to jump on Ontario Canadian or even International stories when we need you to. You should be ready to deploy to stories and events as needed and overtime is an expectation of this job. .

A wide range of storytelling skills and journalistic range are essential for this role. This reporter will need to file packaged video audio and text stories and be comfortable going live in all these mediums. You are an excellent storyteller with strong performance and writing skills.

The job is a senior reporter job and we are asking that candidates have at least 10 years of relevant experience. This job which runs through the busy summer months will see the candidate working five days a week on a schedule that will often include Saturdays or Sundays or both. We are looking for someone with flexibility in the days and hours they are able to work.

For those interested in applying please include 2 video news stories 2 radio news stories 2 text news stories and 2 examples of live work (e.g.. Live hit on NN or Fast live contributions for a Live Page live hit into a radio program).

Responsibilities:

• Recognize newsworthy issues and breaking news events and take immediate and effective action to ensure appropriate coverage.

• Have strong knowledge of Toronto and news politics and culture. Have a good grasp as well on Canadian and International stories.

• Cultivate a wide and diverse range of sources for story ideas.

• Pitch stories on a daily basis especially stories focused on the Greater Toronto Area. Pitches should be relevant to an audience that both lives inside the province and in other parts of Canada. Pitches should aim at growing new audiences according to our mandate.

• Jump on breaking news and file into live story pages and live programming including News Network radio news and social media platforms. Do not hesitate to go out on location whenever possible.

• Research write and craft packaged audio video and text stories on deadline.

• Work collaboratively with editors and vettors to sharpen writing headlines and text.

• Deploy to other regions of Ontario and Canada as needed.

Relevant qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

• Minimum seven (7) years in journalism or equivalent.

• Strong journalistic skills and knowledge of Toronto and Ontario issues. Good grasp on general Canadian and International news.

• Experience writing researching fact-checking and packaging text audio and video pieces.

• Excellent performance writing and live skills.

• Strong editorial judgment and creative production sense.

• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism and firm grasp of Journalism Standards and Practices.

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Open mindset.

• Excellent news judgment and ability to work effectively under 24/7 deadline pressures.

• Proven ability to set priorities plan organize and meet deadlines under challenging circumstances.

• Proven ability to file same-day stories.

• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with the programs Avid 9 CMS and Dalet would be an asset.

• Knowledge of style is an asset

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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