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Position Title: Senior Writer (English Services) (On Site)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement: EnglishLanguage Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2025-04-08 11:59 PMThis role requires full time on site presence.CBC North is looking for an experienced journalist with exceptional editing and critical thinking skills to join our digital team as a senior writer.Assigned to the early web shift, this position will report to the senior digital producer. The successful candidate will ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of content to CBCxe2x80x99s website. You will write and edit copy, craft sharp headlines that engage audiences and package multimedia content to enrich the audience experience.Your roleYou are an editorial leader with keen news judgment, high standards and attention to detail. You are comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBCxe2x80x99s Journalistic Standards and Practices.You work closely with reporters to develop them as writers and journalists.You put audience needs at the centre of your work, helping to ensure our news content reflects our communities.Your responsibilities:You take the lead on breaking news, in collaboration with the senior digital producer.You write stories from reportersxe2x80x99 material and Current Affairs interviews as needed.You vet, copy edit, package and publish stories, working with writers to make sure our digital stories meet high editorial standards.You provide coaching and feedback to reporters.You curate our lineup as needed.You monitor news developments to ensure our stories of the day are up to date.You write compelling headlines that drive audience interest and engagement.You chase interviews as needed.You address typo reports, and handle corrections and clarifications in consultation with the senior digital producer.What you bring?A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, daily multi-platform news environment.Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBCxe2x80x99s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information.Substantial experience in copy editing content for digital and social platforms, including fact-checking, legal vetting and packaging.Knowledge of CBC style is an asset.Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in the North, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.Possession of a valid driverxe2x80x99s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience.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 nextstep 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 countryxe2x80x99s diversity. Thatxe2x80x99s 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. Thatxe2x80x99s 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 Canadaxe2x80x99s 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: 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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