Research local news and current affairs for CBC Vancouver’s On the Coast from an in office newsroom in Vancouver. Use interviews and fact-checking to support meaningful community conversations.

As a Current Affairs Researcher in the CAPE six-month paid placement, you will support journalists, programming, and community engagement teams. You will develop story ideas, prepare interviews, organize information, and contribute to multi-platform content. The program runs January 11 through June 25, 2027, for eligible participants with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:
Pitch original stories and guest interviews for current affairs programming
Conduct pre-interviews and gather content for journalists
Write scripts, interview questions, and host copy




Maintain contact databases and prepare briefing notes
Support community events, outreach, and engagement reporting

Requirements:
Some journalism or related-field experience
Research, interviewing, fact-checking, and information presentation experience
University journalism degree or equivalent combination
Minimum one year of relevant experience
Interest in Vancouver news and served communities

Bring research, interviewing, and original story development skills to CBC Vancouver’s current affairs programming and community engagement work.
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📌 Current Affairs Researcher Vancouver (Canada)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Canada