Position Title: Reporter/Editor, Breaking News (English Services) (On-Site) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing) Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. 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. Reporter/Editor, Breaking News (English Services) (In office) CBC Edmonton is looking for an experienced journalist who excels at breaking news and relishes being at the centre of the action.
This reporter/editor will t join our news team with a focus on covering breaking news for our streaming, broadcast and digital video platforms. The successful candidate will have strong on‑air presentation skills and will be expected to report on news and updates as they are happening, from both the newsroom and the field. To do so, you will have strong news judgment and great organizational skills, and you will know how to find even the most difficult of sources on tight deadlines.
You maintain composure under pressure and You will have a proven ability to work off‑script, carefully navigating breaking news with rigorous fact‑checking, separating rumours from verified information. You will put audience needs at the centre of your journalism, ensuring your work highlights a broad range of perspectives, experiences and points of view, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media. You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful,
immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.
This role requires full‑time, on‑site presence. The successful candidate will generally be assigned to work weekdays, Monday‑Friday, though flexibility to work other days and shift times will be required. We are hiring for several jobs in our Edmonton station and northern Alberta bureaus.
Respond quickly to breaking news events – chasing, gathering, writing and packaging stories for radio, streaming, social and TV programming. Report live and breaking news on‑air, providing analysis and context to enhance the audience’s understanding of issues. Demonstrate effective and creative story‑telling treatments and presentation.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and break stories, and coordinate long‑term coverage. Demonstrated experience working in a fast‑paced daily news broadcast and digital video environment. Sound news judgment and a proven track record of reacting quickly to breaking news and changing priorities, and chasing multiple stories at once.
Experience in reporting live and breaking news on broadcast platforms. An understanding of Alberta’s political landscape, economic drivers and demographics, and a strong connection to the communities we serve in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Superior writing skills across platforms.
Ability to present stories live on‑air, from within the studio and out in the field.
Hosting experience is an asset. A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio‑Canada's insurance company. University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. A mandatory Criminal record check. 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
[email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.
Primary Location: 123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms.
📌 Reporter/Editor, Breaking News (English Services) (On-Site)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Edmonton