Job Description

Position Title: Copy Editor (On-Site)
Status of Employment: Permanent
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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: 2025-07-07 11:59 PM
CBC P.E.I. is looking for an experienced journalist with exceptional editing and critical thinking skills to join our digital team as a copy editor.
Reporting to the senior producer of digital, the successful candidate will be an editorial leader with keen news judgment and an uncompromising attention to detail. They will possess a sharp eye for diverse stories reflecting contemporary Canada and P.E.I.'s evolving landscape, functioning as an editorial leader with high quality standards.
As copy editor, you will ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of content across CBC P.E.I.'s digital platforms. Responsibilities include writing and editing engaging copy, crafting sharp headlines, and utilizing visual storytelling tools to package rich multimedia content. You will ensure our digital platforms showcase a range of content, from survival information to the context that helps a reader make sense of the news making headlines.
You will be comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices, ensuring our work upholds the principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity. You are familiar with the legal issues that can arise in news coverage, and have a demonstrated grasp of the overall CBC News digital strategy.
You will put the audience at the centre of your decision-making, ensuring our news content resonates with a local audience and connects P.E.I. to the rest of Canada. You care about the people you work with, and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive workplace culture. You strive to broaden the range of perspectives and experiences reflected in our news content, especially that have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.
As an experienced mentor, you are a thoughtful coach and collaborative team player, someone who deeply enjoys helping journalists develop their writing skills and produce content of the highest quality. You stay on top of the latest digital storytelling trends, and thrive in an ever-evolving news environment.
This is a full-time, on-site position.
Your responsibilities:
Editing breaking news stories in a timely manner, as well as enterprise and feature content, multimedia projects, social media copy, video titles and photo descriptions.
Writing compelling headlines that drive audience interest and engagement.
Packaging stories and video aimed at a mobile-first audience.
Identifying and respectfully communicating gaps in a story.
Working collaboratively with other journalists to improve content, story structure, flow.
Curating website story and video lineups.
Providing feedback to help journalists develop their skills.
Assisting in communicating and upholding digital news best practices.
Relevant skills & experience:
Minimum five years recent experience copy editing in a digital news environment.
Strong journalistic skills.
Substantial experience fact-checking, writing and packaging news content.
Familiarity with CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices, including a demonstrated understanding of the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, daily multi-platform news environment.
Ability to think critically and work independently.
A strong connection to the communities we serve at CBC P.E.I., and a deep and nuanced understanding of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
A keen desire to promote the values of diversity and a respectful work culture.
Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent online news judgment and ability to work effectively, collaboratively and gracefully under 24/7 newsroom deadline pressure.
Aptitude with text and video content management systems.
Deep knowledge of Canadian Press style. Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style is an asset.
University degree or equivalent 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 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 . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6
Number of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Full time