Reporter Editor (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title:

Reporter Editor (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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.

Unposting Date:

2024-06-25 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence. 

Your role

CBC Nova Scotia is looking for a Reporter / Editor based in Halifax who will be assigned to weekday and weekend reporting. Keeping with corporate standards and policies, the Reporter/Editor will have a strong journalistic track record and will research and pitch stories and write, produce and present interesting and informative content for audiences. The successful candidate will generate material for radio, online and TV and will have experience with compelling video storytelling, making sure to include voices and perspectives from the many communities in our listening area.

All work will be governed by CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Please note that this is a full time temporary position until December 2025.

What you bring:  

A creative mind with an inclusive approach to storytelling: you constantly ask “whose voice is missing?”

A demonstrated commitment to exploring treatments and topics that are relevant to 30-49 year old Canadians, with an understanding of the needs of a young BIPOC audience.

A sense of discovery.

An appreciation for different perspectives. 

A strong interest in evolving visual storytelling techniques and practices

An interest in the people and communities that make Nova Scotia what it is and who are contributing to its development.

A love of live radio and the ability to use audio to best serve the audience.

A wide range of interests and passions.

A strong sense of initiative: you see the gaps in programming and thinking and bring forward great ideas to close the gaps.

A commitment to accuracy, fairness and balance in storytelling.

Your profile

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge and experience of digital storytelling. 

An inclusive thinker, able to work independently and as part of a team to bring the best to the audience. 

Interviewing skills that demonstrate a curious mind and ability to listen.

Experience in booking interview guests, developing lines of questioning, writing focused introductions and preparing and writing tape segments.

Demonstrated technical ability. 

Ability to travel within Nova Scotia on assignment. 

Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, including very early mornings and regular weekends. 

Strong presentation skills for broadcast. You are comfortable reporting live.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field and/or demonstrated lived experience 

Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

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.
 
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 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:

6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time