Senior Reporter (English Services) (On-Site)

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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.

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Senior Reporter (English Services) (On-Site)

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.

Key Tasks:

• 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.

Your profile:

• Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the news media industry.

• Excellent understanding of Western Canadian business and economic news

• 7 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred.

• 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.

Please provide links to 2 video stories, 2 audio stories, 2 text stories and 2 examples of live coverage.

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 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.

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