Lead four Southwestern Ontario teams in Windsor, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Hamilton, including the Niagara Region bureauDrive local editorial strategy for the stationsDevelop, implement, and oversee objectives with measurable outcomesOversee local daily news, pilots, live and on-demand coverage, community outreach, and news specialsCollaborate with CBC leaders and units across the countryBuild meaningful relationships with recent audiences, including the 35–49 demographicLead change and adapt station work to evolving community needsHire, inspire, mentor, support, and develop staffEnsure journalistic standards are met and content is fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, and intelligentAddress non-journalism issues with other departments, including maintenance, security, and technical mattersProvide daily and project-based editorial leadershipWork with legal teams when requiredDevelop local partnerships and community outreach strategiesBuild connections between local teams and colleagues across CanadaAnswer complaints to the CBC OmbudsmanTrack costs and follow budgets with finance staffSupport staff training and developmentTroubleshoot station site issues with executive producersTravel to stations as requiredManage special programming, including town halls, forums, specials, holiday events, enterprise series, and investigative projectsMonitor published content for accuracy, immediacy, and integrityManage editorial matters, HR, financial resources, and budgetsRequirementsExceptional critical thinking skillsKeen understanding of and passion for local journalismClear, concise,



and collaborative communication styleCompassionate and team-oriented leadership approachAbility to connect with a wide range of personalities, perspectives, and experiencesStrategic approach to daily journalism against established objectives and prioritiesExperience with breaking news, features, investigative, audio, video, and digital storytellingCultural sensitivity and commitment to workplace diversityExcellent interpersonal skills, including feedback, positive reinforcement, and conflict managementCommitment to continuous learningSense of adventure and eagerness to try new thingsMinimum 10 years of related leadership experience, including newsroom leadershipProven leadership and management skills during significant changeTrack record guiding complex journalistic decision-makingExperience applying journalistic standards and practices in a daily newsroomUnderstanding of CBC's Journalistic Standards and PracticesKnowledge of law relating to broadcasting, digital media, and journalismStrong understanding of media trends and implications for CBC News and local journalismAbility to make rapid,



frequent decisions under tight deadlinesExperience leading a news team during major breaking-news eventsExperience hiring and supporting new staff in a journalism settingExperience with video and/or audio storytellingli> Experience managing teams remotelyEnglish and French reading, speaking, and writing skillsMust travel to stations as requiredCandidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testingSuccessful candidates advancing in recruitment must complete a mandatory criminal record check and potentially other operationally required background checksEmployees must adhere to the CBC/Radio-Canada Code of ConductEmployees must comply with the conflict-of-interest policyCore CompetenciesDemonstrates robust leadership in local journalism, with a focus on strategic editorial management, community engagement, and adherence to journalistic standards. Proven ability to mentor and develop teams while navigating complex decision-making in a fast-paced news environment.Highest-signal resume keywordsLeadership Experience in NewsroomStrategic Editorial ManagementUnderstanding of CBC's Journalistic StandardsExperience with Video and Audio StorytellingBilingual Communication Skills (English and French)ATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsLocal JournalismEditorial Strategy DevelopmentInvestigative StorytellingDigital StorytellingBudget ManagementCrisis ManagementContent Accuracy MonitoringTeam ManagementCommunity Outreach StrategyLegal Knowledge in BroadcastingSoft SkillsCritical ThinkingCollaborative CommunicationCompassionate LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementIndustry KeywordsJournalistic Standards and PracticesMedia TrendsDiversity and InclusionCommunity EngagementBroadcasting Law #J-18808-Ljbffr

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