Calgary Municipal Affairs Reporter & Editor

CBC/Radio-Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada Calgary is seeking a Reporter/Editor to cover Calgary and the surrounding area. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to pitch and deliver original stories that have an impact on our city.

CBC Calgary will produce daily radio, digital and video content under tight deadlines, requiring the ability to file for multiple platforms. The role emphasizes original storytelling and breaking news with context for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• University degree in journalism or equivalent.
• Strong news judgment.
• Experience using investigative tools to uncover news, including FOI requests.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a creative, collaborative team.
• Experience planning projects and recommending news treatments for multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Writes and packages stories for digital platforms.
• Deliver analysis on top stories.
• Contributes original ideas daily.
• Produces original journalism related to municipal affairs in Calgary.
• Provides expertise on municipal issues to programs as needed.
• Writes quick, accurate stories in a breaking news situation.
• Prepares scripts and presents for broadcast media.
• Edits audio and video to produce broadcast stories to deadline.
• Connects developments at city hall to audience needs in diverse communities.
• Remains up to date on changes at city hall.

Skills

News judgment

Investigative tools

FOI requests

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in journalism

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada Calgary is seeking a Reporter/Editor to cover Calgary and the surrounding area. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to pitch and deliver original stories that have an impact on our city.

CBC Calgary will produce daily radio, digital and video content under tight deadlines, requiring the ability to file for multiple platforms. The role emphasizes original storytelling and breaking news with context for diverse audiences.