Position Title:
Copy Editor, Digital News (English Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)
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:
2024-09-30 11:59 PM
CBC News is looking for an experienced Copy Editor to join our digital team at Canada's leading news site. You’re an accomplished journalist and an excellent news editor with a sharp eye for a range of stories that connect with contemporary Canada. Capable of working collaboratively with some of the most experienced journalists in the business, while also supporting and mentoring newer team members.
Reporting to the senior producer of the editing team and the digital executive producer, you ensure the accurate and efficient delivery of news and features to CBC’s digital, social and video news platforms. You have uncompromising attention to detail and high quality standards. You write sharp headlines and engaging digital news copy. You are proficient in leveraging visual storytelling tools and techniques, and adapting to evolving technologies.
In this role, you also play a crucial part in our breaking news coverage, ensuring timely updates and accurate information across live story pages. You’re a multitasker and self-starter who is comfortable making independent editorial decisions in accordance with the CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, as well as the overall digital strategy.
You care about the people you work with and have a deep knowledge of and appreciation for different perspectives, opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Toronto.
Job responsibilities:
Copy edit breaking, developing, enterprise and feature news, as well as multimedia projects, data-driven stories, social media copy, video titles and photo descriptions.
Work with writers and producers to develop story ideas, assignments and structure, and give them feedback.
Identify and respectfully communicate gaps in a story; collaboratively work with writers and editors to improve the content.
Package digital stories according to mobile-first considerations.
Curate live story pages.
Assist reporters in developing their digital writing skills.
Assist in communicating digital news best practices.
Uphold and contribute to best practices.
Relevant skills & experience:
Minimum five years recent experience editing in a digital news environment.
Strong journalistic skills.
Substantial experience copy editing, fact-checking, writing and packaging news content.
Understanding of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Proven ability to manage large volumes of fast-moving information.
Ability to think critically and work independently.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Open mindset.
Stellar communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent online news judgment and ability to work effectively, collaboratively and gracefully under 24/7 newsroom deadline pressure.
Aptitude with text and video content management systems.
Active user of social media platforms.
Deep knowledge of Canadian Press style. Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style an asset.
University degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to work weekends, early mornings and statutory holidays when required.
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.
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 3G7
Work Schedule:
Full time