Reporter/Editor - North Battleford LSE

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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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The Battlefords region is home to a vibrant community spirit, outstanding outdoor adventure, an economy rich in agriculture and energy, and it could be home to you too.

CBC Saskatchewan is hiring a reporter-editor for our new bureau in North Battleford, an area that is a vital link in the social, cultural and political infrastructure of north-central Saskatchewan. As the base for the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs, representing seven Treaty 6 First Nations, and within the Métis Nation homeland, your reporting will also play a key role in the CBC News strategy to connect and amplify Indigenous content to audiences in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

Adaptability is key to the role of reporter-editor. One day you could be covering a hyper-local story that matters to residents of north central Saskatchewan, or working behind the scenes to line up interviews for a morning radio program. The next day you’re off to a federal announcement on agricultural support and contributing to broadcast and digital platforms live. Central to all of your coverage is ensuring voices from the region are reflected in our journalism across digital, radio, social, streaming and TV.

In this role, you’ll operate independently, under the direction of the CBC Saskatchewan assignment desk. While you’re comfortable taking the initiative and working solo to get things done, you will have a lot of daily support from your colleagues at both the CBC Saskatoon and CBC Regina stations, as well as from the CBC bureaus provincewide. We’re a collaborative group, here to help you in your daily assignment. You will also have access to ongoing training opportunities to support your development with CBC News.

Affordable housing, short commutes and easy-access to year round activities make this an ideal location for those who prioritize quality of life. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to lakes, river trails, fishing and snowmobiling to name just a few. Located on major highways, North Battleford is about a 90-minute drive from both Saskatoon and Lloydminster (also home to a CBC News bureau).

The role requires you to be full-time on-site in our North Battleford bureau. You will be provided with a vehicle to get to stories throughout the region.

What you’ll be doing:

• Pitch, research, gather and produce original story ideas for digital, social, radio, streaming and TV programming that will engage and inform audiences, deepen community connections and elevate a range of voices, especially those who have typically been underrepresented in media.

• Respond quickly to breaking news events as they unfold.

• 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.

• Ensure CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced daily news environment, or an equivalent position in a deadline driven environment with transferable skills.

• Ability to work independently with superior problem-solving skills.

• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, original stories that meet the needs of audiences.

• A proven track record of connecting with local communities.

• Superior writing skills, 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.

• A willingness to embrace change and take on new tasks as the media industry evolves.

• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

• Possession of a valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio Canada’s insurance company.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as required.

• University degree or college certificate in journalism or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of recent, related experience.

NOTE: Before submitting an application, please ensure you’ve read the full description of these jobs and locations here. When you apply, you must indicate which locations you’re interested in.

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 [email protected].

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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