Washington DC World News Correspondent

Radio Canada; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Correspondent for World News Washington DC to produce compelling coverage of U.S. events for a Canadian audience. The role emphasizes live reporting, strong storytelling, and social-first content across platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of world affairs, excellent sources, and the ability to adapt quickly under deadlines, working with the Washington DC bureau and Toronto teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of comparable experience at a network/national level.
• Exceptional storytelling across multiple platforms: social, written, audio, video.
• Ability to produce vertical visuals and social-first content.
• Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with cross-team work.

Responsibilities

• Cover the news in the United States from Washington, DC, and other locations as assigned.
• Go live on any platform when stories demand it.
• Produce original content while responding to breaking news in a fast-paced environment.
• Pitch and cover stories resonating with a Canadian audience and national audience.
• Research and analyze complex topics using diverse sources to provide depth.
• Develop and maintain a broad network of contacts for breaking news.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media

Live reporting

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

University degree in journalism or equivalent

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Correspondent for World News Washington DC to produce compelling coverage of U.S. events for a Canadian audience. The role emphasizes live reporting, strong storytelling, and social-first content across platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of world affairs, excellent sources, and the ability to adapt quickly under deadlines, working with the Washington DC bureau and Toronto teams.