Reporter/editor - Medicine Hat (english Services)(on-site)

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
On-site
Pitch, research, write, and produce stories
Respond quickly to breaking news
Distil complex information under tight deadlines
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Reporter/Editor for its Medicine Hat bureau, focused on delivering local news coverage across various platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for local journalism, capable of working independently while building community relationships

Job Summary

  • This role is based in a two-person bureau, and is focused on broadening CBC’s news coverage in Canada, ensuring stories and voices from Medicine Hat and the surrounding area are reflected in our journalism across digital, radio, social, streaming and TV.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is seeking a Reporter/Editor for its Medicine Hat bureau, focused on delivering local news coverage across various platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for local journalism, capable of working independently while building community relationships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pitch, research, write, and produce stories
  • Respond quickly to breaking news
  • Distil complex information under tight deadlines
  • Cultivate relationships with sources
  • Meet CBC journalistic standards

Nice-to-have

  • Ambitious self-starter
  • Collaborative team player
  • Passionate about local news
  • Strong interest in uncovering issues

Key Requirements

  • University degree in journalism or equivalent
  • Demonstrated solid news judgment
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities
  • Ability to plan projects and recommend news treatments for multiple platforms
  • Ability to work flexible hours

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