Position Title: Senior Reporter ( English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement: EnglishLanguage Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2025-09-16 11:59 PMSenior Reporter - CBC NewsCBC News is looking for an experienced and dynamic journalist who will be a senior reporter based in Toronto, responsible for delivering coverage of news events and issues to a national audience.Reporting to the Managing Editor of Domestic Bureaus and Content Units, the successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist with a broad range of video, audio and text storytelling skills aimed at live and on demand audiences. You are a story driver who breaks news and comes prepared to daily pitch meetings, actively watching ongoing developments for new angles. You bring a deep list of contacts who reflect the diverse and changing population of Canada. You embrace experimentation in your storytelling in order to reach new and younger audiences, and underserved communities.You can manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and are able to regularly collaborate with other journalists across the CBC newsroom.You will ensure that all are met, while providing fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate coverage to the communities we serve.This job involves working a compressed week Saturday to Tuesday, including early mornings and evenings. You are required to work full-time on site (in the office and in the field).Key ResponsibilitiesGenerate and execute compelling journalism that explores a variety of voices and perspectives, from daily news to long-form features.Go live on any platform whenever a story requires it.Produce original content while also responding to breaking news and emerging stories in a fast-paced environment.Pitch and cover stories that resonate with our national audience, with a unique ability to find the national significance in local events.Research and analyze complex issues using specialized sources to ensure our audience gets a deep, nuanced understanding of important topics.Collaborate effectively with local and network newsrooms to ensure comprehensive coverage.Quickly identify significant issues and take decisive action to ensure they are covered accurately and effectively.Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts with a wide range of sources.Your ProfileYou are a seasoned journalist with a minimum of 7 years of comparable experience who thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.Exceptional storytelling skills, with a proven ability to produce memorable writing and digital content.A critical mind and outstanding interviewing skills.Strong on-air presence and skill with live reporting.Extensive knowledge of Canadian news and current affairs issues, and a demonstrated connection to a wide range of underrepresented communities in the region.Proficiency in using social media for research and reporting.A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed.Knowledge of CBC Journalistic Standards and PracticesA university degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance requirements are a mustApplication RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please provide links to the following in your application:Two (2) video storiesTwo (2) audio storiesTwo (2) text storiesTwo (2) examples of live coverageCover letter, that will be used, in part to evaluate written communicationConsult for helpful tips on how to apply, know what’s the process, and how to put your best foot forward.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.As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the nextstep 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 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: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time
