NWT Community Reporter & Editor (English)

Radio-Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC North is seeking a Community Reporter/Editor for English Services to join our Northwest Territories team in Yellowknife. You will gather, write, edit and package stories for video, digital and audio content across multiple platforms.

This role emphasizes strong writing, community connection and newsroom collaboration. The position is permanent, full-time, and requires English proficiency, with flexibility for early starts, late finishes and weekend shifts while serving communities such as

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in journalism or related field (implied by a journalism role).
• Experience in news, breaking news environments, and online/digital content adaptation.
• Strong writing skills with ability to work to deadlines and on various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, write and package original stories across CBC platforms.
• Respond to breaking news events with rapid reporting for digital, radio, social and video.
• Present stories on-air and provide context for audiences.
• Develop relationships with sources and cover local and regional issues.

Job description

CBC North is seeking a Community Reporter/Editor for English Services to join our Northwest Territories team in Yellowknife. You will gather, write, edit and package stories for video, digital and audio content across multiple platforms.

This role emphasizes strong writing, community connection and newsroom collaboration. The position is permanent, full-time, and requires English proficiency, with flexibility for early starts, late finishes and weekend shifts while serving communities such as