Web Senior Writer

Description:

Web Senior Writer (On Site) (French Services)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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

2026-02-18 11:59 PM

Your role

Radio-Canada Ontario is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic senior writer with strong journalistic skills and extensive experience in digital news to join the daily news team in Ontario. This position is based in Sudbury.

You will collaborate on the Radio-Canada Ontario website and its associated digital platforms, writing news articles under tight deadlines. You are expected to create and organize digital news content and enhance articles with multimedia elements to maximize their value for the audience.

You may be called upon to write and present a combination of headlines and local, regional, national, and international news for both the web and radio.

Working in a highly integrated newsroom, you may also contribute reports and news content on other platforms as needed.

Please note that this is a full-time, on-site position from Monday to Friday. The chosen candidate may occasionally need to work overtime or on statutory holidays. The schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and cultivate exceptional skills in continuous news writing, editing, and assembling, adhering to Radio-Canada’s style and formats under tight deadlines. Work in compliance with CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic policies, programming standards, and practices.
Edit and write content for publication on Radio-Canada Ontario’s websites, with a particular focus on northern Ontario, and associated social media platforms.
Operate under the direction of a producer while taking initiative and demonstrating sound judgment.
Coordinate the activities of others as necessary, maintaining close collaboration with fellow journalists.

Main Tasks

Quickly draft breaking news content for digital platforms.
Select photos and audio/video clips to accompany online stories.
Critically review content and materials produced by others.
Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content clearly and concisely for a national audience.
Manage and update the homepage for Radio-Canada Sudbury.
Ensure that the website and reports align with daily priorities.
Conduct interviews to support web production, write texts, and edit clips for radio.
Gather information from various sources and report on it.
Rewrite content as needed to best suit the format of the target platform.
Provide feedback to journalists about changes made to their texts.
Ensure all texts adhere to standard grammar rules and Radio-Canada’s style, including proper spelling and capitalization.
Prepare and write articles and headlines based on information from reporters, wire services, CBC, or original sources.
Use content from other SRC/CBC platforms for digital services: write and format stories with compelling headlines, photos, videos, audio content, and illustrations, using the latest audience insights and metrics, and drawing from various sources, including the shows Le matin du Nord, and Au rythme du Nord. Gather reports prepared by Radio-Canada reporters in Northern Ontario on local, regional, national, and international issues.
Create engaging stories with striking headlines, photos, videos, audio content, and illustrations, drawing from audience metrics and various sources.
Occasionally produce reports, interviews, or live-to-tape segments for radio.
Edit show-related texts, including enhanced audio file segments, as required.
Handle assignment follow-ups at the end of the day, if required.
Perform any other related tasks.

You Possess

A university degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or related fields
Five (5) years of directly related experience, including demonstrable knowledge of online and digital news media, proven journalistic writing skills, and knowledge of Radio-Canada’s digital and broadcast sectors
Extensive knowledge of Ontario’s various markets, as well as regional, national, and international issues
The ability to write a wide range of material related to news and current events
Proven experience and aptitude for writing and editing following best practices and style guides for digital platforms
Skills in selecting and preparing photos and videos to enhance reports
Experience identifying potential legal issues or journalistic standards concerns in digital content
Strong editorial judgment for evaluating information and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
Ability to assess a story’s value for online and radio audiences
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong team spirit
Proficiency in English