Copy Editor (Senior Writer) (English Services)

Radio-Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian news outlet seeks a Senior Copy Editor to join its digital team in Toronto. The successful candidate will edit breaking and feature news, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with writers. A minimum of five years' experience in digital editing and strong communication skills are required. This role is part-time, offering flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience editing in a digital news environment.
• Understanding of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Experience in applying Canadian Press style.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit breaking and feature news across digital platforms.
• Work with writers to develop story ideas and provide feedback.
• Manage large volumes of fast-moving information.

Skills

Digital news editing

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Social media proficiency

Communication skills

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Content management systems

Multimedia tools

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Position Title

Status Of Employment

Permanent

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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.

Unposting Date

2025-07-22 11 : 59 PM

CBC News is looking for an experienced copy editor to join our digital team at Canada's leading news website. You’re an accomplished journalist and an excellent news editor with a sharp eye for a range of stories that connect with contemporary Canada. You are capable of working collaboratively with some of the most experienced journalists in the business while also supporting and mentoring newer team members.

Reporting to the senior producer of the editing team and the digital executive producer, you ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of news copy to CBC’s digital, social and video news platforms. You have uncompromising attention to detail and high quality standards. You write sharp headlines and engaging digital news copy. You are proficient in leveraging visual storytelling tools and techniques and adapting to evolving technologies.

In this role, you also play a crucial part in our breaking news coverage, ensuring timely updates and accurate information across live story pages. You’re a multitasker and self-starter who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices, as well as the overall digital strategy.

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

This is a permanent part-time weekend position, scheduled a minimum of two shifts with potential to take on more shifts on a casual basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Copy edit breaking, developing, enterprise and feature news, as well as multimedia projects, data-driven stories and display copy for social media and videos.
• Work with writers and producers to develop story ideas, assignments and structure, and give them feedback.
• Identify and respectfully communicate gaps in a story; collaboratively work with writers and editors to improve the content.
• Package digital stories according to mobile-first considerations.
• Curate and / or edit live story pages.
• Assist reporters in developing their digital writing skills.
• Uphold and contribute to best practices.

Relevant Skills And Experience

• Minimum five years’ recent experience editing in a digital news environment.
• Ability to think critically and work independently.
• Understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices and knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Proven ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information.
• Understanding of how and when to leverage multimedia assets, including video, graphics, photos and social media embeds.
• Active user of social media platforms.
• Excellent online news judgment.
• Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and gracefully under 24 / 7 newsroom deadline pressure.
• Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude with text and video content management systems.
• Experience applying Canadian Press style. Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style an asset.
• Experience in reporting an asset.
• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work weekends, early mornings, statutory holidays, when required.

Candidates May Be Subject To Skills And Knowledge Testing.

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 [e-mail].

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.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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