Reporter Editor (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Whitehorse, YT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Reporter/Editor to join our digital team in Whitehorse, Yukon. This role requires full-time on-site presence. The successful candidate is passionate about local news and community story-telling. You understand the Yukon’s rapidly changing population and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our digital content. You know the people, communities and culture of the Yukon. You believe in an inclusive approach to journalism. You will help enhance CBC Yukon’s connection to the audience by helping us reach younger audiences and underserved communities. You thrive in working as part of a team and cooperating with the rest of the newsroom, including CBC Yukon’s various platforms. You live the values of diversity, and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture. You’re comfortable writing stories for the CBC Yukon website with interviews, research and material gathered by other CBC journalists - reporters or videojournalists, radio hosts, associate producers, etc. You maintain exceptional skill in writing, editing and packaging for a digital audience. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, know what to include in a story (and what to leave out). You can also write, edit and perform content for radio and video platforms. You are knowledgeable about CBC journalistic and programming policies, standards and practices. You demonstrate initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience.
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 adapt to a changing media landscape.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling.
Demonstrate the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the political & cultural landscape of the Yukon is an asset.

Responsibilities

Writes, edits, packages, and publishes digital content including text stories, video and audio.
Prepares and writes articles and headlines for the website from information gathered by reporters, from wire copy, or from original sources.
Selects photos and video/audio clips to accompany online stories.
Ensures the website and stories adhere to the priorities of the day.
Chases developing and breaking news.
Re-writes material as necessary to make it more relevant to digital audiences.
Tells stories clearly and concisely.
Coordinates with the rest of the newsroom, including our assignment desk.
Contributes and pitches story ideas that align with CBC News objectives.

Benefits

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 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 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 [email protected].
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.