06 Nov
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National Media Awards Foundation
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Winnipeg
06 Nov
National Media Awards Foundation
Winnipeg
Senior Reporter, Scams Unit (English Services) (On-Site)Status Of EmploymentTemporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language RequirementEnglish Language SkillsEnglish (Reading – C – Advanced), English (Speaking – C – Advanced), English (Writing – C – Advanced) Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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. CBC 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 Reporter to be the face of 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 on-camera presentation, interviewing, research, writing, prioritizing mobile and social platforms. You consume short-story videos daily, including on CBC News apps, TikTok and YouTube. While you’re comfortable filing video, text and audio stories, you prioritize mobile-first storytelling, engaging with new and younger audiences where they are at, live and on-demand. 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. As a senior reporter, you’re working ahead on dynamic video reports, but you’re also prepared to move fast on breaking news,
providing updates as they come and pivoting where required. You are confident going live on digital live story pages and programs when required. This job is 5 days a week, full-time, with an expectation to work overtime, early mornings, evenings and weekends as required. It’s a one-year full time position based in Toronto. As collaborating with teams across CBC News is a priority, you will be required to be on-site for this role. Break news and follow developments. Go live when the story demands it – and file into live story pages and live programming. Gather news in the field and go on location if needed. Cover major or rapid-moving events. Drive to develop content that will be relevant to this demographic. Make stories relatable to a general audience and explain the impact these stories have on people’s everyday lives. Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives. Work collaboratively with editors and vettors to sharpen writing, headlines and text. Have a strong understanding of legal journalistic issues and the ethical principles of our Journalistics Standards and Practices. Work collaboratively with colleagues on CBC’s business unit, CBC Money, Marketplace, Go Public, Visual Investigations, and other parts of the CBC. Exceptional storytelling skills,
with a proven ability to produce memorable writing and digital content. Extensive knowledge of Canadian news and current affairs issues, Proficiency in using social media for research and reporting. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work flexible hours, including overtime as needed. A university degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. 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. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest. Full-time Broadcast Media Production and Distribution #
📌 Senior Reporter, Scams Unit (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Media Awards Foundation
📍 Winnipeg