Reporter/Editor (English Services) (On-Site)

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to breaking news events - chasing, gathering, writing and packaging stories for digital, radio and visual programming.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Pitch, research, write and package original stories for all platforms that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
• Build and package digital stories with multimedia content.
• Monitor news developments to maintain content on CBC N.L.'s website that reflects the latest news and varied content of interest to our audiences.
• Assist in curating the cbc.ca/nl website and news app lineup when needed.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts.
• Report from the field and collaborate with colleagues across platforms, teams and locations.
• Your profile:
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
• Sound news judgment and a demonstrated ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chasing multiple stories at once.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas that meet the needs of our audiences.
• A creative mind with an inclusive approach to storytelling: you constantly ask "whose voice is missing?"
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to exploring treatments and topics that are relevant to 30-49 year old Canadians.
• An appreciation for different perspectives.
• An understanding of N.L.'s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong proven connection to the communities we serve in across the province.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Superior writing skills across platforms.
• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid driver's licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
• 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 o

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Reporter/Editor (English Services) (On-Site) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English, French Language Skills: English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing) 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: 2026-06-16 11:59 PM This role requires full time on site presence. NOTE: This role has an October 2027 end date (NHK consulting producer backfill) CBC NL is seeking an exceptional journalist and a self-starter, you must be able to analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of a multi-platform newsroom. You know how to write, edit and package digital news. You are comfortable chasing and developing your own stories as well as writing stories based on material gathered by your colleagues. Along with writing, you have a keen interest and experience in visual and radio storytelling. You're innovative and willing to try new things, new workflows and new story treatments. You understand the diverse and changing population in N. L., and the importance of reflecting a wide range of communities in our content. You appreciate the range of perspectives that people hold and believe in the importance of giving voice to those perspectives. In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve. You have a strong understanding of and/or Indigenous and other equity-deserving communities across the province.

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