Windsor Reporter-Editor (English Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada Windsor is seeking a Windsor Reporter-Editor (English Services) to join our on-site team. The role focuses on producing and delivering original daily content for Windsor audiences across platforms, with emphasis on timely, accurate reporting and compelling storytelling.

Ideal candidates will have a journalism degree and at least three years of related experience, with proven live reporting and breaking news capabilities, strong writing, and a collaborative, newsroom-first

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, daily multiplatform news environment.
• Excellent writing and vetting across platforms.
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news and changing priorities.
• Strong news judgment and ability to manage multiple stories.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research and produce original daily ideas for Windsor programming.
• Respond quickly to breaking news for digital platforms.
• Provide analysis and context to enhance audience understanding.
• Distill large amounts of information under tight deadlines.
• Curate material for social platforms and contribute to story ideation.
• Identify potential legal issues and adhere to journalistic policy.

Skills

Fast-paced newsroom

Multiplatform reporting

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in journalism

Job description

Position Title

Windsor Reporter-Editor (English Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment

Permanent

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.

Unposting Date

2026-09-29 11:59 PM

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at CBC Windsor. Flexibility to work a variety of shift times and days will be required.

Your responsibilities

• Pitch, gather, research and produce original daily ideas that set the agenda in Windsor.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, writing and packaging stories for digital platforms.
• Respond to breaking news as it happens.
• Providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues on digital platforms.
• Distill large amounts of information under tight deadlines.
• Participate in curating material for social platforms.
• Contribute to story ideation for social platforms.
• Identify potential legal issues and journalistic policy violations.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of sources and contacts in Windsor.
• Work closely with colleagues across the CBC to enhance coverage for the audience.

Your profile

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily multiplatform news environment.
• University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.
• Sound news judgment and a proven track record of reacting quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chasing multiple stories at once.
• Experience reporting live and breaking news
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• Superior writing and vetting skills across platforms.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC journalistic standards as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Knowledge of and an interest in emerging storytelling formats and a willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms (audio, video, digital).
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• An understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Background Check

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.

Equality and Inclusion

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].

Primary Location

825 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario, N9A 5K9

Number of Openings

1

Work Schedule

Full time