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Senior Writer, About That,

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Position Title:

Senior Writer, About That, (English Services), (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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.

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Senior Writer, About That, (On-Site)

About That with Andrew Chang is looking for a talented journalist and an exceptional writer to join the team for one year.

We live in a news ecosystem rife with misinformation and audience mistrust.

This is where we strive to meet the needs of our audience with explainer content that has made About That a breakout success for CBC News. You can see for yourself on

YouTube.

We're looking for a critical thinker, someone who understands how to unpack the top news stories of the day in fact-driven, visually stimulating video.

The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the ability to cut through the noise, matching today's news cycle to be there for the audience when they need us. They will be armed with deep research skills and a clear understanding of how CBC's journalistic standards and practices inform our work.

About That's stories are both domestic and international covering a wide range of the biggest issues resonating with our audience, spanning everything from the economy to geopolitics to breakdowns of disasters - natural and otherwise. You need to be willing and able to meet the audience's need for what each day's news cycle brings.

You need to know how to frame stories that appeal to Canadians in their 30s

You have a proven track record of capturing the host's voice in your storytelling and incorporating feedback into your work.

You're a self-starter, an open-minded and collaborative colleague and you thrive in a high-pressure dynamic newsroom.

You care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Overtime work is very possible because of how the news changes the stories we are working on.

Key Tasks:

  • Contributes ideas for program content; pursues and collects research and information.
  • Gather material from a variety of carefully developed sources and organize it in a clear and concise manner.
  • Provide detailed analysis that will be used to enhance the understanding of the listener or viewer. Participates in screenings/vetting processes.
  • Prepare and source line by line fact checking to high standard
  • Participates in the evaluation of all aspects of the production.

  • As required, performs the following tasks:

  • any task of an Associate Producer and Reporter / Editor; structure and organize and co-ordinate on-line content; edit, encode, digitize and package audio and video material for a website using appropriate technologies; ensure the journalism adheres to CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices

You are responsible for providing an updated resumé and highlighting the qualifications and skills required for this position.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

  • Degree in journalism or equivalent experience is considered to be an asset for this role.
  • Minimum of five years' relevant experience during which the candidate would have gained exposure to investigative journalism
  • Exceptional research skills
  • Proven track record pitching, researching and delivering content
  • Broad experience in all aspects of story production including conducting pre-interviews, research, fact checking and ensuring stories meet CBC's Journalistic Standards and Procedures.
  • Exceptional and creative writing ability
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and connection to diverse communities.
  • Excellent editorial judgment and critical-thinking skills.
  • Creative approach and commitment to innovative story-telling across platforms.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and with tight deadlines, without sacrificing creativity or quality.
  • Ability to take critical feedback and incorporate it into the work.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to clearly explain concepts to peers.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing work patterns and methods.
  • Independent and self-motivated, combined with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Proven track record of ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling. Contributes to the diversity of perspectives on the team.
  • High level of organization and productivity.
  • Able to work flexible hours.

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

.

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:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time