Reporter/editor - Brandon And Steinbach, MB (english Services)

Reporter/Editor - Brandon and Steinbach, MB (English Services)

At 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.

CBC News is looking for experienced multiplatform reporters to join our team as part of an expansion to broaden CBC's news coverage in Canada, ensuring stories and voices from Steinbach and Brandon and surrounding areas are reflected in our journalism across digital, radio, social, streaming and TV.

In these roles, you will operate independently under the direction of the assignment desk in Winnipeg. As such, you'll need to be someone with a lot of initiative, who is comfortable working solo to get things done, and is able to build collaborative relationships with your producers and teammates in the regional station.

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 regularly find opportunities to meet new people and expand your network of contacts.

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.

We are hiring 2 permanent roles in the following communities:

Manitoba: Steinbach and Brandon *These roles require a full, on-site presence

Your responsibilities:

• Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for digital, social, radio, streaming and TV programming that will engage and inform the audience, deepen our connections in the community, and elevate a range of voices.
• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.
• Deliver exclusive and enterprise material on a regular basis.
• Distill large amounts of complex information under tight time constraints.
• Cultivate and develop working relationships with a large pool of contacts and community members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across CBC to develop and break stories, plan and produce features, and coordinate long-term coverage.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment.
• Ability to work independently with superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of our audiences.
• A proven track record of connecting with local communities.
• Superior writing skills across platforms, and experience in gathering, editing and packaging audio and video.
• Ability to present stories live on-air, from within the studio and out in the field.
• Knowledge of emerging storytelling formats and willingness to embrace change and new tasks across all CBC platforms.
• A proven work ethic, strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Possession of a valid driver's license 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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.