Investigative Reporter & Editor — Atlantic News

National Media Awards Foundation

Halifax

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

CBC News in Halifax is seeking a Reporter/Editor to join the Atlantic Investigative Unit. The role is on-site and based in Atlantic Canada with opportunities to contribute across local, regional and national platforms.

You will be an essential storyteller capable of producing impactful enterprise journalism and investigative pieces that meet CBC standards. You will bring strong interviewing, writing and research skills, a proven track record in investigative reporting, and the ability to work

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interviewing, presentation and writing skills.
Knowledge and experience in investigative, enterprise and multi-platform storytelling.
Demonstrated excellence in research and source development.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Possession of driver’s license, ability to travel and to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Be assigned to the Atlantic Investigative Unit and contribute to investigative reporting.
Produce stories for rollout in news and current affairs on all platforms.
Cover local, regional and national programming with rigorous reporting.
Find and tell investigative stories across the Atlantic region and beyond.
Uphold CBC’s journalistic standards and practices and media law.