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About the Role
CBC News is launching a new team to unearth deceptive practices, like online shopping scams, imposter schemes, deep-fakes and consumer fraud. We’re looking for a Senior Reporter to be the face of stories that will help Canadians make sense of what they can do to protect themselves. This role requires exceptional skills in on-camera presentation, interviewing, research, writing, and prioritizing mobile and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a journalist who lights up the screen, is warm and relatable, knows how to use humour appropriately, can be serious when needed, and can break down complex information quickly and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Pitch stories about fraudulent practices, scams and consumer misinformation targeting new and younger audiences.
- Break news and follow developments.
- Go live when the story demands it and file into live story pages and live programming.
- Gather news in the field and go on location if needed.
- Cover major or fast-moving events and work well under pressure.
- Research, interview, and gather new information.
- Craft work with a target 30-49 diverse Canadian audience in mind, making stories relatable and explaining their impact.
- Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives.
- Shape scripts and file stories for all platforms, prioritizing a mobile and streaming audience.
- Work collaboratively with editors and vettors to sharpen writing, headlines and text.
- Understand the elements needed to produce strong visual stories.
- Remain calm under pressure.
- Recognize issues of importance quickly and take effective action to ensure appropriate coverage.
- Prioritize demands.
- Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources.
- Be a leader in the beat and share expertise and knowledge with colleagues.
- Have a strong understanding of legal journalistic issues and ethical principles.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues on CBC’s business unit, CBC Money, Marketplace, Go Public, Visual Investigations, and other parts of the CBC.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of comparable experience.
- Thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
- Exceptional storytelling skills with a proven ability to produce memorable writing and digital content.
- A critical mind and outstanding interviewing skills.
- Strong on-air presence and skill with live reporting.
- Extensive knowledge of Canadian news and current affairs issues.
- Proficiency in using social media for research and reporting.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.
- Knowledge of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
- Ability to provide links to two (2) short-form video stories, two (2) vertical video stories, two (2) text stories, and two (2) examples of live coverage.
- Submission of a cover letter explaining suitability for the role.
- Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
- Candidates who advance will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check.
Skills
- On-camera presentation
- Interviewing
- Research
- Writing
- Mobile and social platform prioritization
- Vertical storytelling
- Video editing (fast cut edits)
- Animation
- Visual layering
- High-impact captioning
- Live reporting
- Digital live story pages
- Breaking news
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Journalistic ethics
- Understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- On-Site
- Full-time
- Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
- Overtime, early mornings, evenings and weekends as required
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- University degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
About the Company
- 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.
- CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
- We aim to create and tell stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.
Equal Opportunity
- CBC/Radio-Canada values equal opportunity and nurtures an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized and valued.
- Accommodation needs during the recruitment process should be communicated to recruitment@cbc.ca.