Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Position Title:
Senior Writer, CBC News Network, Weekends, English Services, (On-site)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage 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:
2026-07-07 11:59 PMCBC News seeks an impactful Senior Writer to join our weekend team and help audiences make sense of a fast-changing world. This is a great opportunity to contribute to CBC News Network, Canada’s top breaking news channel and livestream.
You excel at compelling, succinct writing for live, breaking news programming while delivering key context for the audience. You have a sharp eye and ear for compelling visual moments, a knack for crafting on-screen elements and a creative approach to visual storytelling. You know how to work with video, writing scripts that elevate visuals and sound to enhance the audience experience on all platforms. Video editing skills and knowledge of automated control rooms are assets.
You thrive in live and developing news, skilfully juggling and prioritizing multiple tasks while clearly and respectfully communicating with your team.
In this role, you must command advanced news judgment. You will contribute to editorial discussions, including pitching timely and relevant stories in a collaborative environment. You appreciate different perspectives, opinions and experiences, and promote the values of diversity, inclusion and a respectful work culture. You have a deep understanding of the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices and how it guides our work.
This permanent part-time role is based in Toronto, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Key Tasks
Pitch, create and write accurate, engaging and clear content for live programming that speaks directly to audiences and their needs.
Generate accurate breaking news copy rapidly, source and process visuals, and deploy a variety of treatments to help viewers understand the story.
Track stories and conduct research to ensure the delivery of the latest and accurate information and video.
Collaborate with colleagues across platforms, including vetting material written or produced by others.
Tell stories using CBC News Network on-screen elements, strategically understanding when and how to use various visual components.
Edit, mix, and/or direct the editing and mixing of audio/ visual elements.
Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and delivering quality work.
Give and receive constructive feedback.
Relevant skills and experience
Minimum of five years of recent relevant experience in a daily live news environment.
Minimum three years of experience writing for broadcast news.
Excellent writing, editing and production skills.
A university degree or equivalent.
Demonstrated news judgment and understanding of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Broad range of interests and knowledge, such as politics, business, science, sports, entertainment, popular culture, technology and health and medicine.
In-depth knowledge of Canadian and international news and current affairs.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Proven ability to juggle multiple assignments, perform functions quickly and efficiently while always meeting deadlines.
Experience using iNews, DTV, Vizrt and Avid Instinct.
Familiarity with using graphic templates and how to use them to enhance the screen experience.
Openness to experimenting with new approaches and crafting content that can work for audiences on multiple platforms.
Lives and promotes the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.
Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities across Canada.
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
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