Position Title:Senior Writer, Scams Unit (English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:EnglishLanguage

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- Professional)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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:2026-11-12 11:59 PMCBC News is launching a new team to unearth deceptive practices, like online shopping scams, imposter schemes, deep-fakes and consumer fraud. We’re looking for a Senior Writer to tell the stories that will help Canadians make sense of what they can do to protect themselves.
Reporting to the Senior Producer of CBC Scams, you demonstrate exceptional skills in research, writing, prioritizing mobile and social platforms.
You take initiative and move stories forward with a strong investigative sense. You’re also a team player who welcomes stepping in to assist your colleagues when you see the need.
We’re looking for a journalist who consumes short-form video daily, including on CBC News apps, TikTok and YouTube. You spot trends before they go mainstream, and experiment with new visual formats, techniques and graphics to help our journalism cut through the clutter.




Your digital toolbelt ranges from simple spreadsheets to open source tools to help scrape, analyze and visualize your stories. You’re able to turn dry statistics and spreadsheets into eye-catching graphics, charts, dashboards, video-animation and explainers that will keep viewers on mobile and social streams glued to your content.
Vertical storytelling is core to your journalism. You know how to grab viewers’ attention within the first two to three seconds, and keep them engaged with dynamic pacing, fast cut edits, animation, visual layering and high-impact captioning.
Your familiarity with the legal system, the corporate world and government bureaucracy will ensure you maneuver around any roadblock that comes your way. You have a strong Understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, upholding our core principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality and integrity.
Experience with content development would be a huge asset.
You take initiative and move stories forward with a strong investigative sense. You’re also a team player who welcomes stepping in to assist your colleagues when you see the need.
Key Tasks:Consistently pitches original ideas in line with the unit’s mandate and objectives to reach younger Canadians.
An expert fact checker who ensures accuracy with all versions of the storyAssists in developing program content including writing, researching and/or editing.




Experience writing short-form and vertical video for presentation on mobile and streaming platforms that describes complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Scaping, analyzing and processing complex data and turning it into compelling visual narratives, often juggling multiple deadlines.
Organizes the participation of interviewees, creative contributors and other participantsFinding experts with diverse backgrounds and opinions, and pre-interviewing themDevelops background, introduction, and line of questioning, conducts investigative research, and ensures the briefing of all members of the team.
Maintains contact files.
Participates in all aspects of the production; including gathering, editing and brings a willingness to appear on camera for production shoots, as required.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:A minimum of five years of relevant journalism experience including vertical and short-form visual storytelling.
Able to analyze complex data focused on scams, frauds and wrongdoing, and pitch stories based on your findingsSolid journalistic skills, including an understanding of legal risk, and demonstrated understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Able to work with experienced producers and hosts to develop and produce high-impact short-form and vertical video under tight deadlines.
Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
Able to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities and prioritize and plan.
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
Must be available for flexible work hours, that could include overtime, early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Application RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please provide links to your portfolio, including:Two (2) vertical video stories that you producedPlease includ

📌 Senior Writer, Scams Unit (Toronto)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Toronto