Senior Reporter (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Calgary, AB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CBC Calgary is seeking a Senior Reporter, Provincial Affairs, to provide comprehensive coverage of Alberta’s evolving political climate and government policy. The political landscape in Alberta is among the most dynamic, unpredictable, and nationally significant in Canada. We are seeking a journalist who is prepared to excel within this environment. The successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist with a broad range of video, audio and text storytelling skills. You have a solid understanding of the political drivers of western Canada and a demonstrated ability to pitch and deliver on original and enterprise stories. You are a story generator, pushing our newsroom to tell the stories that will matter to our audiences. As a senior reporter, you demonstrate sophisticated writing and analytical ability as well as editorial leadership. Excellent presentation skills are a must, as you will be researching, writing and packaging on demand content for national and local digital, social, radio and television programs and platforms. You have the ability to go live when needed – on streaming, television, radio and on digital live pages. All your work will be governed by CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Requirements

• Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the news media industry.
• Excellent understanding of Western Canadian business and economic news
• Exceptional reporting, memorable writing and digital storytelling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague.
• 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 do overtime as needed.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent preferred.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

• 7 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of provincial contacts as well as an array of recognized experts and authorities able to comment on issues and events which may, from time to time, arise.
• Ensures that his/her own knowledge of provincial political history and the individuals involved, is current.
• Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives
• Go live when the story demands it – on video, audio and through text (live pages).
• Produce original content and be responsive to stories that are emerging and ongoing.
• Respond to breaking news.
• Write scripts and file stories ranging from daily news to longer-form pieces and features as required for both digital and broadcast platforms.
• Take complex legal, policy and budget documents and translate them for a general audience, delivered on multiple platforms.
• Pitch and cover news of relevance to our target audiences; understand how to tell local stories to a national audience.
• Research and gather information.
• Analyze complex issues from specialized sources to enhance the understanding of CBC audiences.
• Work collaboratively with local and network newsrooms.
• Recognize issues of importance quickly and take effective action to ensure appropriate coverage.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree