Web Reporter/Editor (On Site)
CBC/Radio-Canada based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Web Reporter/Editor. The CBC/Radio-Canada stands as Canada’s national public broadcaster, delivering diverse programming across radio, television, and digital platforms. It offers news, entertainment, and cultural content reflective of Canada’s linguistic and cultural diversity. CBC/Radio-Canada informs and engages audiences nationwide. Their commitment to impartiality and quality journalism has earned them a trusted reputation. They continue to be a cornerstone of Canadian media consumption. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: CBC/Radio-Canada
Position: Web Reporter/Editor (On Site)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: Salary is not mentioned, $15.00-$20.00 hourly estimated salary
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Job Location: 181 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 1K9, Canada
Shift: Monday to Friday (12:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Requisition ID/Job ID: JR00001269
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English and French Language
Education: Candidates should have a University education (or the equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field
Experience: Candidates should have three (3) years’ directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field, as well as knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting and Radio-Canada’s various platforms
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be willing to travel and work flexible hours
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have relevant experience putting together and delivering reports and live hits
- The candidates should possess strong interviewing, writing, and storytelling skills
- The candidates should have knowledge of digital media and social media, with the ability and willingness to innovate and explore new ways of doing things
- The candidates should have knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and its Journalistic Standards and Practices
- The candidates should have knowledge of Eastern Ontario and Outaouais social, political, cultural, and economic life
- The candidates should have familiarity with general regional, provincial, and national current affairs
- The candidates should have superior French-language skills (spoken and written) and intermediate knowledge of English (reading, spoken, and written) (BBB)
- The candidates should possess a valid driver’s license
- The candidates should have knowledge of production applications (e.g., iNEWS, Dalet, MediaCentral) in use at CBC/Radio-Canada, which is an asset
- The candidates should demonstrate solid news sense, editorial judgment, and decision-making skills
- The candidates should have a very high aptitude for learning new technologies
- The candidates should be resourceful and self-starters
- The candidates should possess interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- The candidates should have the ability to plan, organize, and coordinate their day-to-day work to meet tight deadlines, as well as the ability to work well under pressure
- The candidates should demonstrate a creative, enterprising, and inquisitive approach to fact- and news-gathering
- The candidates should be open to feedback and have a keen interest in digital desk work
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to cover general news in the Ottawa and Gatineau region under the responsibility of a senior editor
- The candidates should be able to generate original ideas for storytelling
- The candidates should be able to write, edit, and format digital news content effectively
- The candidates should be able to handle the pressure of covering breaking news situations
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the National Capital Region
- The candidates should be able to understand and address issues affecting the local population
- The candidates should be able to comprehend the socio-economic dynamics of both sides of the Ottawa River
- The candidates should be able to recognize the significance of public service in the region
- The candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with others and innovate in their work
- The candidates should be able to produce content for various Radio-Canada platforms
- The candidates should be able to quickly compose texts for breaking news in a digital format
- The candidates should be able to organize online news content effectively, including layout, headlines, leads, and multimedia elements
- The candidates should be able to utilize the best photos, headlines, and leads to enhance the presentation of digital stories
- The candidates should be able to incorporate links and other multimedia content appropriately into digital news articles
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of different digital formats and adhere to best practices in digital storytelling
- The candidates should be able to propose original story ideas and produce them for digital platforms
- The candidates should be able to conduct interviews to contribute to web production, including writing texts and editing clips for radio
- The candidates should be able to integrate content from other CBC/Radio-Canada platforms into digital services, utilizing striking headlines, photos, videos, audio, and illustrations while incorporating the latest information and audience metrics
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!