Position Title:

Reporter - Editor, assigned to Edmonton AM (English Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)

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:

2025-03-13 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence. 

CBC Edmonton is looking for an energetic and collaborative reporter/editor to work with our morning current affairs radio program, Edmonton AM.

Your role

An exceptional journalist and an ambitious self-starter, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of live, local radio within a multiplatform newsroom. 

You will have an abundance of original ideas and story pitches that reflect your desire to go beyond the regular news agenda and the standard buzz on social media. You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring our programming connects our audiences to the news they need to know, the stories that affect their lives and the issues that resonate in their communities. 

You know how to gather, write, edit, and package content for current affairs radio – and you’re driven to expand the reach of Edmonton AM to audiences on digital, social and visual platforms by creating dynamic multimedia stories as well. You will strive to broaden the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected on our programming, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. 

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. 

This role requires full time on site presence. 

Your responsibilities:

Pitch well-researched, original story ideas that will engage and inform the audience while deepening our community connections and elevating a range of voices.

Chase and book guests for Edmonton AM, conducting research and interviews, gathering audio, writing radio scripts, and packaging and presenting content.

Write, edit and package Edmonton AM content for our digital and visuals platforms.

Present stories on air, from within the studio and out in the field, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues.

Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold and distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.

Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis.

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

Coordinate with colleagues to tailor content for audiences across all platforms and ensure content has optimum reach.

Your profile

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

Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

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

An understanding of Alberta’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in and around Edmonton.

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

Superior writing skills across platforms and a robust knowledge of current affairs programming, including familiarity with audio gathering and editing.

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 driver’s license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's 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.
 

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:

123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time