Position Title:

Early Morning Reporter, CBC Toronto (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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:

2025-02-17 11:59 PM

Do you thrive in breaking news situations? Have a passion for creative visual and audio storytelling? Does reporting for emerging video platforms excite you just as much as does reporting for traditional broadcast platforms? 

CBC Toronto is looking for a daily news reporter, assigned to weekday early mornings, specifically a 5 a.m. start.

You are a strong communicator who works well under pressure, is comfortable immediately heading to a scene and going live on air. You can confidently break down a wide range of topics for the audience in a clear and concise way."

You love telling the human stories behind the headlines. You excel in live situations, work well under pressure and thrive in fast evolving situations. You are able to digest a lot of information under deadline and present a clear and concise narrative while under time pressure.

You will be expected to  deliver compelling storytelling on a daily basis. Work will be predominantly for audio, video, streaming and live platforms. Some digital writing work may also be required. 

You have a track record for finding meaningful stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of the greater Toronto area and have worked to build contacts within its equity-deserving communities.

Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required. 

 

Above all, you thrive in a team environment.  

 

Key Tasks:

Contribute original ideas daily

Develops content including pitching, writing, researching, gathering, analyzing, reporting and presenting for the appropriate platforms.

Gather pertinent information in a breaking news situation and report for the audience in a variety of ways

Write and package stories in a variety of treatments, including live hits, a range of video formats, voice reports, script/clips, talk-tapes, debriefs

Prepare scripts for presentation; ensure adherence to style and format.

Decide which elements should be included in an item, their order, length, and sequence as well as the transition from one element to another

File from the field, using a variety of technologies including Dejero, iPhone, etc.

Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources within the GTA’s various communities and regions.

Contribute ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives

Identify and pursues leads and angles that push stories forward

You possess:

Objective Criteria:

University degree in journalism or equivalent

Three years of directly-related experience that includes proven ability in the field, knowledge of the journalism industry, and an understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to the Greater Toronto Area

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies

Ability to work flexible and long hours as needed

Understanding of the public broadcaster's role and responsibilities

Valid driver's licence

Subjective Criteria:

Excellent reporting and interviewing skills

Superior critical thinking skills 

Ability to synthesize complex topics quickly and work to deadline

Passionate about exploring the GTA’s stories, issues and ideas.

Creative storyteller who enjoys experimenting with different story treatments

Profound understanding of our social media platforms and how to engage and expand our audiences in those spaces

Proven track record ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling. 

Contributes to the diversity of perspectives on our team, and has personal experience with pitching and producing stories on under-represented communities.

Ability to work with a variety of teams

Proven ability to work in a high-stress, tight-deadline environment

Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously

Self-aware; able to identify own growth areas.

Please include a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter.

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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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 interest. In 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:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time