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About the role
- Copy editor shaping CBC North’s digital and social news content across Canada’s three territories. Writing headlines, packaging multimedia stories and coaching journalists.
Responsibilities
- Report to the senior producer of digital
- Ensure accurate and efficient delivery of content to CBC’s digital and social platforms
- Copy edit breaking, enterprise and feature news content, multimedia projects, newsletters, social media copy, video titles and photo descriptions
- Work with writers and editors to maintain accuracy, structure, story flow, context and style consistency
- Write compelling headlines that drive audience interest and engagement
- Quickly write breaking news and curate website lineups as needed
- Build and package digital stories with multimedia content
- Monitor news developments and maintain CBC North’s website with current and varied content
- Provide coaching and feedback to journalists and freelancers
- Assist in communicating digital news best practices
- Make independent editorial decisions in accordance with CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
- Promote diverse perspectives and experiences in news content
Requirements
- English language requirement: reading, speaking and writing
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, daily multi-platform news environment
- Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism
- Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information
- Substantial experience copy editing content for digital and social platforms, including fact-checking, legal vetting and packaging
- Advanced knowledge of web, mobile and social media tools, industry trends and audience trends
- Deep knowledge of Canadian Press style
- Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style is an asset
- Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams and encourage creativity
- Strong proven connection to the communities served in all three territories
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required
- Valid driver’s licence and driving record meeting CBC/Radio-Canada insurance requirements
- University degree in journalism or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of journalism experience
- Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
- Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check and other operationally required background checks
Benefits
- Permanent employment status
- Full-time work schedule
- Inclusive and respectful work culture
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Accommodation during the recruitment process
- Employee Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest policies
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