News Editor/presenter

Position Title:
News Editor/Presenter (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English

Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - 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.

Unposting Date:
2025-11-12 11:59 PM

Your role

CBC Calgary is looking for an experienced News Editor/Presenter to lead our weekend morning radio newscasts. This position is part-time, working three days a week. You will present the news Saturday and Sunday morning and be assigned to other duties on Monday.

As the weekend newsreader, you play an integral editorial and leadership role in preparing and presenting our weekend news. You’re Alberta’s voice on weekend mornings, keeping our audience informed about what’s happening in their province. You must be an exceptional journalist and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You understand the diverse and changing landscape in Alberta and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You’re also comfortable adapting and shifting weekend plans in order to react to breaking or developing news.- Excellent journalistic decision-making skills.- Excellent audio presentation skills and an engaging on-air presence.- Ability to read the news on air and present material with credibility and authority in a range of situations including live events and breaking news.- Ability to self-operate a studio audio board during a live newscast.- Ability to quickly cut audio clips from a variety of audio and video sources.- Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.- Strong writing and script-editing skills.- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.- Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and inclusive and respectful work culture.- Creative, flexible, and self-motivated.- Journalism degree or equivalent preferred.- Knowledge of Alberta would be an asset- Four years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry preferred.- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes, and weekends.

Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website, blog, or video in your cover letter.

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


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.

Primary Location:
105-1000 Veteran's Place, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 4M1

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Part time