Senior Writer, CBC Money, (English Services) (On-site)

Position Title:

Senior Writer, CBC Money, (English Services) (On-site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

Unposting Date:

2026-11-27 11:59 PM

Senior Writer  CBC Money, Multiple Locations (English Services) (On-Site)

Edmonton

CBC News is expanding its financial and consumer storytelling to help Canadians navigate complex economic realities. Affordability remains top of mind for most Canadians. Purchasing power is being squeezed by inflation and tariff policies. Young people are struggling to land that first job at a time when artificial intelligence and technology are changing the workforce. Canadians are faced with a myriad of complex economic realities.

We’re looking for people who are excited to show up to work knowing anything can happen on their watch, thrives when news breaks, and have a keen interest in the way money and the economy shapes the lives of Canadians. 

On the business beat, you will focus on the intersection of money and everyday life. This means looking beyond the market and financial headlines to break down and bring home complex economic stories.  You will actively track economic, corporate, consumer and policy shifts both nationally and in your region with the goal of helping Canadians understand the financial and money forces that are affecting their lives.

Your task would be to break news and build a pipeline of memorable original stories. You'll experiment with various formats and platforms, from graphics and social media to radio and TV. You’ll have the voice and reporting chops to explain business news and bring to life economic stories.

Data excites you. You use charts, graphs and explainers to provide clarity and context in our storytelling. This role emphasizes mobile-first and vertical video storytelling tailored to reach younger, diverse, and underserved audiences where they consume media.

 

Key Tasks:

• Consistently pitches original ideas in line with the unit’s mandate and objectives. 
• Cover stories of regional and national importance, including gathering, writing, vetting, and presenting for all audio, visual, and digital platforms.
• Maintain a base of sources that allow you to lead on key stories in your region or a beat, including economic experts, business leaders, and voices from underserved communities
• Participates in all aspects of the production; and brings a willingness to appear on camera for production shoots, as required.
• Experience writing short-form and vertical video for presentation on mobile and streaming platforms that describes complex business, financial and consumer information in a clear and concise manner.
• Pivot to breaking news and quickly turnaround stories in a way that enhances the understanding of the audience.
• Work with the CBC Money team across the country to deliver the stories Canadians need to understand the economy and how it affects them. 
• That will include collaboration and editing the work of others.
• As a subject matter expert on business, financial and consumer trends and issues you will describe these issues and events in a clear and concise manner and provide detailed analysis to enhance the understanding for our audience.

Your Profile:

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• A minimum of five years of relevant journalism experience including vertical and short-form visual storytelling.
• Able to analyze complex data focused on business, economics, and money
• Solid journalistic skills, including an understanding of legal risk, and demonstrated understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Able to work with experienced producers and hosts to develop and produce high-impact short-form and vertical video under tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills.
• Able to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities and prioritize and plan.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Must be available for flexible work hours, that could include overtime, early mornings, evenings and weekends.

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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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.

Primary Location:

123 Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2Y8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time