Correspondent, World News Washington DC, CBC News, English Services

CBC/Radio-Canada • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CBC News is hiring an experienced correspondent for its Washington, DC bureau to cover news in the United States and other locations as assigned. The correspondent will report on political developments and the Canada–U.S. relationship, helping Canadian audiences understand complex and consequential world events. The role involves breaking news, developing contacts, producing original journalism, and creating stories for social, written, audio, and visual platforms, including content designed for mobile and streaming audiences.

The correspondent will work with the assignment team and other journalists in Washington, DC, and will be supported by the Senior Producer in Washington, DC, who assigns American coverage, as well as World News teams in Toronto. The role requires working in a demanding daily news environment with multiple deadlines, adapting as stories change, and going live when news requires it. All journalism must adhere to CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of comparable experience, including significant reporting experience at a network or national level.
• Exceptional storytelling skills and a demonstrated ability to produce memorable social, written, audio, and visual content.
• Demonstrated ability to produce compelling vertical visuals and social media content.
• Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills.
• Exceptional critical-thinking skills and the ability to break down complex issues and explain them clearly to audiences.
• Ability to pivot quickly when a story changes, remain respectful to colleagues amid competing deadlines and content demands, and be open to social-centric presenting or hosting.
• Extensive knowledge of world news and current affairs.
• Collaborative approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work long and flexible hours, including overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Successful track record of working as part of a small team.
• Strong grasp of CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices and the ability to apply them in daily storytelling.

Nice To Haves

• A university degree in journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover news in the United States and other locations as assigned.
• Work with the assignment team and other reporters in Washington, DC, to generate and produce journalism guided by audience news needs across CBC platforms.
• Go live on any platform when a story requires it.
• Produce original content and respond to breaking news and emerging stories in a fast-paced environment.
• Pitch and cover stories that resonate with a national audience, identifying the significance of world events for Canadians.
• Research and analyze complex issues using specialized sources to provide audiences with a deep, nuanced understanding.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts and a wide range of sources.
• Create social, written, audio, and visual journalism, including social media-first content for mobile and streaming audiences.
• Adhere to CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed