Reporter / Editor, Late Digital, Cbc Ottawa, English Services, (on-site)

CBC Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
On-site
Breaking news experience
Digital news packaging
Social media content
CBC Ottawa is seeking a permanent, on-site Reporter/Editor for its Late Digital team. The ideal candidate should possess strong journalism skills, particularly in digital storytelling, and a commitment to reflecting diverse community perspectives in their work

Job Summary

  • This role involves pitching, sourcing, researching, fact-checking, and writing both short and long-form enterprise articles with an understanding of digital storytelling formats.
  • Responsibilities include responding quickly to breaking news, contributing to live updates, posting video stories, copy editing, publishing digital content, and scheduling/writing social media copy.
  • The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a news environment, a strong understanding of online news and social media, and a proven connection to the Ottawa communities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

CBC Ottawa is seeking a permanent, on-site Reporter/Editor for its Late Digital team. The ideal candidate should possess strong journalism skills, particularly in digital storytelling, and a commitment to reflecting diverse community perspectives in their work.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • breaking news experience
  • digital news packaging
  • social media content
  • repurposing content
  • journalistic standards
  • community engagement

Nice-to-have

  • data driven journalism interest
  • innovative workflows
  • diverse perspectives
  • collaboration and transparency
  • passion for learning

Key Requirements

  • minimum three years of recent, related experience
  • University degree in journalism or equivalent
  • valid driver’s licence
  • ability to work a variety of shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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