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Selects CBC assigned stories and writes material for presentation online primarily for regional websites. Demonstrates and maintains exceptional skill in writing, editing and packaging for online. Work is governed by and adheres to CBC journalistic and programming policies, standards and practices. Editorial leadership provides guidance, but initiative and independent judgement are expected. Close co-operation with newsgathering and the program unit is essential.
Key Tasks:
Writes, edits, packages, and publishes digital content in a clear and concise manner
Curates the local landing page
Ensures the website and stories adhere to the priorities of the day
Gathers and reports information from various sources
Re-writes material as necessary to make it more relevant to the platform
Selects photos, and video/audio clips to accompany online stories
Critically edits material written by others and/or items produced by others
Prepares and writes articles and headlines from information provided by reporters, or wire copy, or original sources
Decides which elements should be included in an item, their order, length and sequence. Creates elements as required
Contributes and pitches ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives for both local and national pages
Liaises with other staff to ensure required material is available
Publishes CBC material on social media and other platforms
Coordinates the creation of interactive content
You possess:
Education Required - Job requires a university degree or equivalent
Experience Required - Job requires two to three years of directly related experience that includes proven knowledge of online and digital news media
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable
Production Editing Activities
- Editing on-screen
- Desktop publishing
Creative Editing
- Screenplay or script - television, radio, film, interactive/new media
Specific Skills
- Shorten or lengthen copy
- Evaluate suitability of material for publication, broadcast or publication on Internet
- Detect and correct errors in spelling, grammar and syntax
Work Setting
- Website developer
- Television station
- Radio station
Special Interest Editing
- Internet
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