Reporter/Editor, Hamilton, English Services,

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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.

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Do you thrive in breaking news situations? Have a passion for creative storytelling? Does reporting for emerging video platforms excite you just as much as does reporting for traditional broadcast and text-based platforms? Are you constantly thinking about the next original story you want to pitch? 

CBC Hamilton is looking for a daily news journalist, assigned to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

You are a strong communicator who works well under pressure, is comfortable going live on air and can confidently break down a wide range of topics for the audience in a clear and concise way. You love telling the human stories behind the headlines, and love breaking news. You work well under pressure and thrive in fast evolving situations.

You will be expected to pitch regularly and deliver compelling storytelling on a daily basis. The work you do will be to deliver stories every day for platforms that feature digital writing, audio and video.

You have a track record for finding meaningful stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of the greater Hamilton area and have worked to build contacts within its equity-deserving communities.

Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required. 

Above all, you thrive in a team environment.  

Key Tasks:

• Contribute original ideas daily

• Develop content including pitching, writing, researching, gathering, analyzing, reporting and presenting for the appropriate platforms

• Gather accurate stories in a breaking news situation and deliver them promptly

• Write and package stories in a variety of treatments including live hits, social media posts, digital articles, voice reports, script/clips, talk-tapes, debriefs

• Prepare scripts for presentation; ensure adherence to style and format

• Decide which elements should be included in an item a story or item, their order, length, and sequence as well as the transition from one element to another

• File from the field using a variety of technologies including Dejero, iPhone, etc.

• Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources within Hamilton's various communities and regions

• Contribute ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of station objectives

• Identify and pursue leads and angles that push stories forward

Objective Criteria:

• Three years of directly-related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of digital and video journalism

• An understanding and awareness of issues, events and communities particular to Hamilton and surrounding areas

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies

• Ability to work flexible and long hours as needed

• Understanding of the public broadcaster's role and responsibilities

• University degree in journalism or equivalent

• Valid full G or equivalent driver's license

Subjective Criteria:

• Excellent reporting and interviewing skills

• Proven experience in delivering breaking news on a variety of platforms 

• Superior critical thinking skills 

• Ability to synthesize complex topics quickly and work to deadline

• Ability to write clearly, accurately and in a concise manner 

• Passionate about exploring Hamilton stories, issues and ideas

• Creative storyteller who enjoys experimenting with different story treatments

• Profound understanding of our social media platforms and how to engage and expand our audiences in those spaces

• Proven track record ensuring a diversity of voices is reflected in storytelling

• Contributes to the diversity of perspectives on our team, and has personal experience with pitching and producing stories on under-represented communities

• Ability to work with a variety of teams

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, tight-deadline environment

• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously

• Self-aware; able to identify own growth areas

Please include a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter.

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. 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
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. 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.

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