Senior Reporter

Position Title: Senior Reporter (English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage Skills:English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)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: 2026-01-20 11:59 PMCBC Calgary is looking for a senior reporter to cover business and economic issues in western Canada for national and local audiences.This is a one-year maternity leave backfill position.Reporting to the Senior Producer of the western business unit, 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 economic drivers of western Canada, including energy, tech, and agriculture and a demonstrated ability to pitch and deliver on original and enterprise stories.You are a story driver, 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:Go live when the story demands it – on video, audio and through text (live pages).Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives.Produce original content and be responsive to stories that are emerging, 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.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.Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources.Your profile:Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the news media industry.Excellent understanding of Western Canadian business and economic news7 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred.Exceptional reporting, memorable writing and digital storytelling.Critical mind.Excellent interviewing skills.Strong presentation skills for broadcast. Comfortable reporting live.Proven ability to use social media platforms for research.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.;Knowledge of the public broadcaster's role, responsibilities and journalistic standards - an asset.Must possess a valid driver’s license as well as a driving record that meets the minimumrequirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.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 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:105-1000 Veteran's Place, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 4M1Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full time