Job Description

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.

Who you are:

You are curious.

You know the news and understand what makes great journalism.

You are excited about telling stories through text, audio and video.

You are an excellent and efficient writer who thrives in a deadline-driven, breaking news

environment who also has the attention to detail required for complex and long-form writing.

You are a critical thinker who understands that different perspectives, facts and balance matter.

You are tapped into communities in New Brunswick and want to give them a voice.

You bring a distinctive life experience, perspective or expertise to the team that will enrich the newsroom and our storytelling.

You have an understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives, opinions and experiences and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

What you'll do:

CBC New Brunswick seeks an experienced reporter/editor to work primarily on the late web writer shift. In this role, you will write text, edit audio and video, and package thorough, fact-checked, dynamic and compelling stories to connect with audiences across our digital platforms.

You'll work as part of a digital news team of 10 people, and collaborate with field reporters and programmers making news and current affairs programming for New Brunswickers. Your work will be a mix of original stories, breaking news, and stories which draw on the

work of colleagues across all platforms to serve our audience in New Brunswick

and beyond.

Activities:

Pitch and produce original stories that can work as text, audio and video treatments.

Respond quickly to breaking news.

Package stories with the best photos and most engaging video clips, plus links and other media.

Write stories based on gathered interviews or live-streamed events.

Write compelling headlines that work on the website and mobile devices.

Take photos with a DSLR camera.

Write regular analyses on a wide range of issues.

Keep up to date on the changing digital landscape.

Curate the lineup and vet digital articles written by peers.

Keep the audience informed by posting to our digital and social platforms.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Journalism degree or equivalent experience working in a newsroom.

Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas.

Excellent writing skills - analysis in particular.

Proven ability to work collaboratively; strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of web, mobile and social media tools and industry trends.

Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Sound news judgment and ability to work effectively under newsroom deadline pressure.

Willingness and ability to work a variety of shifts, including early starts, late finishes and weekends.

Good knowledge of current events and key issues in New Brunswick and the Atlantic provinces.

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

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 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 . 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.