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The Vancouver Newsroom is looking for a Reporter/Editor.
This is a temporary position to cover a sabbatical, starting August 1,2010 until September 1, 2011. This is a general assignment reporter working Sunday through Thursday. The position will involve some evening shifts.
The working language is English. This position is primarily in television. Knowledge of a South or East Asian Language an asset.
Function:
- Performs reporting and editorial assignments related to the gathering, writing and presentation of program material for radio, television or other media.
- Work is governed by CBC journalistic and programming policies and standards.
- Advice and guidance are regularly available but there is latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
- There may be opportunity to co-ordinate the work of others and close co-operation with the program unit is essential.
Key Tasks:
- Develops and maintains contacts with a variety of sources.
- Conducts analysis of facts and information gathered and draws conclusions or raises issues requiring further investigation.
- Prepares and writes scripts, continuity and headlines.
- Gathers and reports information from various sources.
- Decides which elements should be included in an item, their order, length and sequence, as well as the method of transition from one element to another.
- Contributes ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives.
- As required, performs the following tasks:
- Critically edit material written by others;
- Determine, in accordance with established routine, the sequence and timing of the elements that make up a newscast which is typically of a pre-determined format and for which the majority of content is supplied;
- Liaise with other staff to ensure required material is available;
- Select music and effects;
- Present information and/or analysis on air in a variety of formats;
- Follow particular areas of current public interest or concern;
- Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.
Qualifications:
- Job requires three years of directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
- University Degree or equivalent
- Three years related experience
- Demonstrated ability to present information and analysis of stories both live and in edited items.
- Must have experience using social media in their daily newsgathering.
- Excellent computer/web skills
- Strong journalistic reporting skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Sound knowledge of CBC journalistic policy
- Ability to work effectively in a high pressure, tight deadline environment, often in an unexpected overtime situation
- Ability to work flexible hours, late nights and weekends as required
- Excellent Team Player
- Knowledge of diverse communities in the Lower Mainland
- Contributes to diversity of team
- Ability to work independently
- Creative approach to production and generation of story ideas
- Highly curious
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
For information please contact:
Zafira Nanji
CBC Vancouver
P.O. Box 4600
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 4A2
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
