Job Description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location Toronto

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading) -
Language Skill Level (Writing) -
Language Skill Level (Speaking) -

Status of Employment Temporary
Work schedule(s) Full-time




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.

Your role

If you know how to pitch and write audience focused stories, love experimenting with treatments, and you find the conventions of television reporting too restrictive, please read on. You must be a reporter who has some experience field producing longer current affairs reports. Turning around contextual pieces in a breaking news environment under tight deadlines doesn\xe2\x80\x99t phase you one bit. Innovation and creativity have to be in your DNA. People love working with you and may even think you have a great sense of humor. You need to be open to new video storytelling treatments, and be passionate about finding original or underreported stories about the biggest issues facing Canadians and the world. An important part of that is a proven capacity to engage underserved and underrepresented audiences.

Strong on-camera presentation and video producing skills are a prerequisite but not necessarily traditional broadcasting skills. You\xe2\x80\x99re going to be on our biggest video platforms reaching CBC\xe2\x80\x99s largest audiences so make sure you see yourself being in front of the camera with confidence and authenticity. That\xe2\x80\x99s because we want your distinctive life experience, perspective or expertise to enrich The National\xe2\x80\x99s content.

You\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to go where the story takes you, and that could involve domestic or international travel and work that\xe2\x80\x99s outside a 9 to 5 environment. Proven judgment and experience in applying ethics and journalistic standards are required so your work fits within CBC\xe2\x80\x99s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

This is a one year position based in Toronto.

Please provide us with a reel of your most current and proudest work in your cover letter or resume.




We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Excellent grasp of news and current affairs.
• Proven ability in the field.
• Knowledge of current, new or emerging production techniques and technology.
• Lives and promotes the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation of the different cultures, opinions and experiences that make up contemporary Canada (new, diverse, younger audience).
• Elevates diverse perspectives, ideas and differing points of view.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• 3-5 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred.
• Exceptional reporting, memorable writing and digital and social video storytelling.
• Excellent interviewing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and 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 on weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of the public broadcaster\'s role, responsibilities and journalistic standards.
• Track record of creativity and innovation with a strong attention to detail.
• Proven chase skills.
• Skill in using key CBC News production tools including but not limited to:
  • DTV
  • Media Central and Assist functions
  • Amnet VOD services
  • iNews
  • Google suite of products (Gmail, Meet, Docs/Sheets, etc.)
  • Audio editing tools such as Dalet/Adobe Audition
  • Field technologies including FTP and Dejero
  • Digital publishing tools including Polopoly
• University degree in journalism or equivalent preferred.

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\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.




Job Posting Date Feb 17, 2023, 8:16:50 AM
Unposting Date Mar 4, 2023, 1:59:00 AM