Job Description

Position Title: Reporter - Editor, Prince Edward Island (English Services) (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: 2025-04-24 11:59 PM
This role requires full-time on-site presence.
CBC P.E.I. is looking for a reporter/editor to join our team.
This is a permanent, part-time position based in Charlottetown, P.E.I. The regular hours for this shift are Thursday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Your role
The successful candidate will write and/or package material for the CBC P.E.I. website and other platforms, ensuring they reflect the news of the day accurately and that any breaking or developing news is published in a timely fashion.
You maintain exceptional skill in writing, editing and packaging for online. You are also able to write, edit or perform content for radio or video platforms. You may be assigned to chase and/or update breaking news as needed.
You are knowledgeable about CBC journalistic and programming policies, standards and practices. You demonstrate initiative and independent judgment.
You thrive in working as part of a team and cooperating with the rest of the newsroom, including CBC P.E.I.s various platforms.
Key Tasks:
Writes, edits, packages, and publishes digital content xe2x80x94 including text stories, video content and audio xe2x80x94 clearly and concisely.
Ensures the website and stories adhere to the priorities of the day.
Chases developing and breaking news.
Coordinates with the rest of the newsroom, including our assignment desk.
Re-writes material as necessary to make it more relevant to digital audiences.
Selects photos and video/audio clips to accompany online stories.
Edits material written by others and/or items produced by others.
Prepares and writes articles and headlines from information provided by reporters, wire copy, or original sources.
Decides which elements should be included in an item, their order, length and sequence. Creates elements as required.
Contributes and pitches ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives for both local and national pages.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
University degree or equivalent.
Minimum two years of reporting experience, including proven knowledge of digital content management systems.
Demonstrated understanding of digital publishing trends and audience habits.
Knowledge of reporting and writing daily news stories.
Ability to change and adapt to a changing media landscape.
Ability to work as part of a team, and coach others who are not primarily assigned to digital.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of the political & cultural landscape of P.E.I.
Please include a link to your 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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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: Part time