Shape accurate digital news for CBC News through sharp editing and headlines. This permanent part-time position includes weekend work and telework or hybrid options.
As a Senior Writer and Copy Editor, you will edit news for CBC's digital, social, and video platforms. The work includes breaking, developing, enterprise, and feature coverage. You will collaborate with writers and producers, support newer journalists, and apply CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Copy edit news and display copy across digital platforms
- Curate and edit live story pages
- Ensure copy remains accurate, fair, and balanced
- Package stories for mobile-first digital audiences
- Develop writers' digital skills through constructive feedback
Requirements:
- Minimum five years editing in digital news environments
- Experience copy editing, fact-checking, writing, and packaging news
- Excellent news judgment and critical thinking
- Knowledge of journalism's legal and ethical issues
- Ability to work weekends and newsroom deadlines
Bring senior digital editing, news judgment, and multimedia packaging expertise to CBC News's audience-focused newsroom.
Senior Digital News Copy Editor in Toronto employer: National Media Awards Foundation
National Media Awards Foundation offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration among its employees. The organization is committed to supporting public service journalism and reflects diverse communities in its programming. Employees have opportunities for professional growth and development while working on impactful projects that engage audiences across various platforms.
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National Media Awards Foundation Recruitment Team
