CAPE - Researcher, Current Affairs (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Vancouver is seeking a CAPE Researcher for Current Affairs to support the On the Coast program. The role involves helping journalists find compelling stories, producing interviews, and creating multi-platform content that engages communities in Vancouver.

As part of a six-month paid placement, you will participate in outreach activities, learn across CBC platforms, and contribute to stories from under-represented communities while upholding CBC's standards and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in journalism or related fields.
• Experience conducting research, interviewing subjects, fact-checking and organizing and presenting information.
• Ability to generate strong, original story ideas.
• An interest in news and a connection to the communities we serve in Vancouver.
• A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude.
• Willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague.
• Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of one year of relevant experience (or a comparable combination of education and experience).
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original story ideas and guest interviews for news and current affairs programming that deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices.
• Help team members conduct pre-interviews, write scripts, and gather content.
• Suggest interview questions and copy for hosts.
• Help maintain contact databases and create briefing notes.
• Provide research and administrative support to program teams and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Journalism basics

Research skills

Interviewing

Scripting

Education

University degree in journalism or equivalent

Job description

Position Title:

CAPE - Researcher, Current Affairs (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - P - Professional), English (Speaking - P - Professional), English (Writing - P - Professional)

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.

CAPE - Researcher, Current Affairs - Vancouver

This role described below is part of CBC’s CAPE program which is specifically for people with disabilities*. CAPE is a six-month paid placement program that aims to kick-start the careers of people with disabilities, eliminate barriers to employment, showcase individual talents and generate more discussion, learning and content related to disability, accessibility and inclusion.

The program will run from January 11 until June 25, 2027.

What do you need to be eligible?

• You must self-identify as a person with a disability*.
• You must have no prior long-term work experience with the CBC.
• You must be able to work legally in Canada.
• You must be available for the assigned workweek during the program, to be discussed during the interview process (up to 38.75 hours-some roles have more flexibility).

*The Accessible Canada Act definition of disability:

"means any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society."

Please note by applying for this role you give consent to be recognized as a "CAPE participant" and as identifying as a person with a disability. No further information will be shared without your permission

Part of the CAPE program includes attending weekly online group meetings with other CAPE participants. These meetings will be scheduled with your manager’s approval.

Your role and how you will make an impact:

CBC Vancouver is looking for a researcher to join our newsroom’s current affairs team with afternoon program "On the Coast" to help support our programming and community engagement teams.

In this role, you will work closely with our journalists helping them find compelling stories, and assisting them to produce dynamic interviews and multi-platform content that spark meaningful conversations in our community and attract new audiences to CBC Vancouver.

You will also participate in our community outreach and engagement initiatives in Vancouver, helping to organize events, connect with audience members, and report out results and learnings to the larger team.

The ideal candidate for this role is:

The ideal candidate is a curious and enthusiastic team player who is passionate about local news and current events, and is keen to learn more about your community.

The successful candidate will be keen to grow and develop their journalistic skills in a busy, multi-platform daily newsroom, and will be passionate about learning new perspectives and championing stories and ideas from under-represented communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Pitch original story ideas and guest interviews for news and current affairs programming that deepen our community connections and elevate a range of voices
• Help team members conduct pre-interviews, write scripts, and gather content
• Suggest interview questions and copy for hosts
• Help maintain contact databases and create briefing notes
• Provide research and administrative support to program teams and community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Some experience working in journalism or related fields
• Experience conducting research, interviewing subjects, fact-checking and organizing and presenting information
• Ability to generate strong, original story ideas
• An interest in news and a connection to the communities we serve in Vancouver
• A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude
• Willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague
• Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of one year of relevant experience (or a comparable combination of education and experience)
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Interviews will be conducted in person at CBC Vancouver with a panel that includes the Director of Journalism, the Executive Producer of Current Affairs, the On the Coast Producer and a CAPE program representative.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

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 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 [e-mail].

If you have questions about the CAPE program, please email us at [e-mail]

Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.

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.

Primary Location:

700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time