Reporter Editor (On-Site) (English Services)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; Saint John; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading public broadcaster in Canada is seeking an experienced Reporter/Editor to deliver compelling journalism across platforms. This full-time role requires on-site presence in Saint John and involves working collaboratively to produce original stories and breaking news. The ideal candidate should possess a journalism degree and excellent writing skills along with the ability to respond quickly to news and work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a newsroom.
• Proven ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas.
• Willingness and ability to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original stories in text, audio, and video.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.
• Write and package stories with media.

Skills

Curiosity

Excellent writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Sound news judgment

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of current events

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

CBC New Brunswick seeks an experienced Reporter/Editor. In this role, you will deliver thorough, fact-checked, dynamic and compelling journalism to connect with audiences across all platforms. You will work as part of the CBC New Brunswick newsroom in collaboration with journalists across the three stations in the province to deliver news and current affairs content. Your work will be a mix of original stories and breaking news to serve our audiences in New Brunswick and beyond. This role requires full time on site presence. This is a full time temporary position until March 27, 2026. This position is based in Saint John.

Who you are

• You are curious.
• You know the news and understand what makes great journalism.
• You are excited about telling stories through text, audio and video.
• You are an excellent and efficient journalist who thrives in a deadline-driven, breaking news environment who also has the attention to detail required for complex and long-form writing.
• You are a critical thinker who understands that different perspectives, facts and balance matter.
• You are tapped into communities in New Brunswick and want to give them a voice.
• You have an understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives, opinions and experiences and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original stories that can work as text, audio and video treatments.
• Respond quickly to breaking news.
• Write and package stories with photos and audio and video clips.
• Take photos and gather audio and video.
• Keep up to date on the changing media landscape.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree or equivalent experience working in a newsroom.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong story ideas.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively; strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends.
• Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Sound news judgment.
• Ability to work effectively under newsroom deadline pressure.
• Willingness and ability to work a variety of shifts, including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
• Good knowledge of current events and key issues in New Brunswick and the Atlantic provinces.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

What to expect

• 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: Criminal record check; Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Additional information

• Primary Location: 39 King Street, Suite A500, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4W3
• Number of Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: Full time

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.