Position Title:

Senior Reporter, CBC Indigenous, English Services, (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language 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:

2026-03-16 11:59 PM

Your role:

CBC Indigenous is a dynamic and creative team with a goal to engage with and reflect the diverse Indigenous audiences across the country and deepen understanding and conversation for all Canadians. We share, elevate and celebrate Indigenous stories at

cbc.ca/indigenous

, on social media, and across all CBC platforms.

We are looking for a senior reporter based in Calgary, Alberta to cover Indigenous communities and issues in southern Alberta and across the Prairie region. As part of CBC’s expanded coverage of underserved communities, this position will help build new relationships and enhance our current ties to First Nations and Métis communities. The successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist with a broad range of video, audio and text storytelling skills and a strong connection to Indigenous communities.

As a senior reporter, you are a creative, strong critical thinker who has in-depth knowledge of Indigenous stories and issues. You will be expected to produce original journalism, write stories for online platforms and deliver content to various video platforms and radio broadcasts. You demonstrate editorial leadership, and strong writing and analytical skills. Excellent presentation skills are a must, as you will be researching, writing and packaging on-demand content for national digital, social, radio and television programs and platforms. You have the ability to go live when needed – on streaming, television, radio and on digital live pages.

In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

This is a full time permanent role that will be based in Calgary.

This job could include weekend work – Saturdays and Sundays, and will involve some travel.

Key tasks:

• Generate and execute journalism that elevates a range of voices and perspectives within the Indigenous community;
• Ability to generate, pitch and pursue strong, creative and original story ideas.
• Strong knowledge and/or connection to Indigenous communities in Alberta and the Prairie region.
• Creative video presentation skills especially for digital video and social media platforms.
• Go live when the story demands it – on video, audio and through text
• Produce original content and be responsive to stories that are emerging, ongoing and breaking news events.
• Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• Write scripts and file stories ranging from daily news to longer-form pieces and features as required for both digital and broadcast platforms;
• Pitch and cover news of relevance to our Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences. Research and gather information. Analyze complex issues from specialized sources to enhance the understanding of CBC audiences;
• Work collaboratively with local and network newsrooms;
• Develop and maintain contacts with a variety of sources.

Your profile:

• Proven ability in the field and knowledge of the news media industry;
• Demonstrated deep knowledge and understanding of Indigenous issues and communities;
• Strong presentation skills for broadcast platforms with particular focus on digital video and social media platforms. Comfortable reporting live;
• 7 years of comparable and relevant experience preferred;
• Excellent interviewing skills;
• Proven ability to use social media platforms to both research and expand the reach of our stories;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a standout colleague.
• Ability to work with a variety of teams across CBC News;
• Proven ability to work in a tight-deadline environment;
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Ability to work flexible hours and do overtime as needed;
• Knowledge of the public broadcaster's role, responsibilities and journalistic standards - an asset;
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company;
• University degree in journalism or equivalent preferred;

Please provide links to 2 video stories, 2 text stories and 2 examples of live coverage.

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:

105-1000 Veteran's Place, N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T3B 4M1

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time