Senior Writer

Join to apply for the Senior Writer (English Services) (On Site) role at CBC/Radio-Canada Position Title: Senior Writer (English Services) (On Site) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - Advanced), English (Speaking - Advanced), English (Writing - Advanced) 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. This role requires full time on site presence. CBC North is looking for an experienced journalist with exceptional editing and critical thinking skills to join our digital team as a senior writer based in Yellowknife for six months starting in January 2026. Reporting to our senior digital producer, the successful candidate will ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of content to CBC North’s website. You will write and edit copy, craft sharp headlines that engage our readers and package multimedia content to enrich the audience experience. Your role: You have keen news judgment, high standards and pay close attention to detail. You are comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. You work closely with reporters to develop their stories and ensure they meet high editorial standards and CBC’s principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity. You have an interest in the North and its communities, culture, languages and diversity. You put audience needs at the centre of your work, helping to ensure our news content reflects our communities. Your responsibilities: Take the lead on breaking news, in collaboration with the senior digital producer. Write stories from reporters’ material and Current Affairs interviews as needed. Vet, copy edit, fact check, package and publish stories, working with writers to make sure our digital stories meet high editorial standards. Provide feedback to reporters. Curate the news lineup as needed. Monitor news developments to ensure our stories of the day are up to date. Write compelling headlines that drive audience interest and engagement. Chase interviews and write original stories as needed. Address typo reports, and handle corrections and clarifications in consultation with the senior digital producer. What you bring: A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, daily multi-platform news environment. Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information. Experience in copy editing content for digital platforms, including fact-checking, legal vetting and packaging. Superior knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Knowledge of CBC style is an asset. Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. A strong proven connection or understanding of the communities we serve in the North, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required. Possession of a valid driver’s licence as well as 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 five years of journalism experience. The ability to speak a northern Indigenous language would be considered a major asset. Background checks: Mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. Primary Location: 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Broadcast Media Production and Distribution 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 and 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 recruitment@cbc.ca. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr