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Position Title: Senior Writer (Copy Editor) (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: 2025-11-05 11:59 PM Responsibilities Copy edit breaking, enterprise and feature news content, as well as multimedia projects, newsletters, social media copy and video-related content. Collaboratively work with writers and editors to ensure content meets high editorial standards including identifying and fixing issues related to accuracy, structure, story flow and context, as well as maintaining consistency in style. 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 best videos, links and photos. Monitor news developments to maintain content on CBC Manitoba and Saskatchewan websites that reflects the latest news and varied content of interest to our audiences. Provide coaching and feedback to help journalists and freelancers develop their skills. Assist in communicating digital news best practices. Qualifications Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, daily multi-platform news environment. Strong journalistic and critical thinking skills, including knowledge of and familiarity with CBCs Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism. Ability to manage and organize large volumes of fast-moving information. Substantial experience in copy editing content for digital and social platforms, including factchecking and packaging. Advanced knowledge of web, mobile and social media tools. Deep knowledge of Canadian Press style. Knowledge of CBCNews.ca style is an asset. Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. A highenergy leader with a positive, teamfirst attitude and the demonstrated ability to motivate and coach teams, and encourage creativity. A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. A keen desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as required. Possession of a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/RadioCanada's insurance company. University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of five years of journalism experience. Candidate 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: Mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position. Primary Location: 541 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2G1 Number Of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time Seniority level: MidSenior level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RadioCanada by 2x Get notified about new Senior Writer jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. CBC/RadioCanada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the everchanging makeup of our country. We 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 Canadas 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 by sending an email to . 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr