Position Title:

Senior Reporter, CBC News (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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:

2025-02-12 11:59 PM

 

Your role:

 

CBC News is looking for a senior reporter based in Edmonton to cover Edmonton, Alberta and Prairie news for national and local audiences. The successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist with a broad range of video, audio and text storytelling skills.

You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture. You understand the diverse and changing population in Edmonton and Alberta/Prairies provinces and the importance of reflecting all communities in our content. You are a story driver, pushing our newsroom to tell the stories that will matter to our audiences. 

As a senior reporter, you demonstrate sophisticated writing and analytical ability as well as editorial leadership. Excellent presentation skills are a must, as you will be researching, writing and packaging on-demand content for national digital, social, radio and television programs and platforms. You have the ability to go live when needed – on streaming, television, radio and on digital live pages.

All your work will be governed by CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

This job includes regular weekend work – Saturdays and Sundays. There is a requirement that the person in this role work full-time on site (in the office, and in the field).

Key tasks:

Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives;

Go live when the story demands it – on video, audio and through text (live pages);

Produce original content and be responsive to stories that are emerging, ongoing. Respond to breaking news. 

Write scripts and file stories ranging from daily news to longer-form pieces and features as required for both digital and broadcast platforms;

Pitch and cover news of relevance to both to our target audiences;

Research and gather information. Analyze complex issues from specialized sources to enhance the understanding of CBC audiences;

Work collaboratively with local and network newsrooms;

Recognize issues of importance quickly and take effective action to ensure appropriate coverage;

Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources.

Your profile:

Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the news media industry;

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of, and connection to a wide range of underrepresented communities across Edmonton and Alberta;

7 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred;

Exceptional reporting, memorable writing and digital storytelling;

Critical mind;

Excellent interviewing skills;

Strong presentation skills for broadcast. Comfortable reporting live;

Proven ability to use social media platforms to both research and expand the reach of our stories;

Excellent grasp of both regional and national affairs;

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague.

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;

Ability to work flexible hours and do overtime as needed;

Knowledge of the public broadcaster's role, responsibilities and journalistic standards - an asset;

Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company;

University degree in journalism or equivalent preferred;

Please provide links to 2 video stories, 2 audio stories, 2 text stories and 2 examples of live coverage. 

 

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