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Reporter-Editor, Contract

$55.38k - $89.25k per year

The Canadian Press

Reporter-Editor

Full-time (10-month contract)

CP Atlantic bureau

Description of Role

Are you a creative self-starter full of ideas? Able to juggle breaking news with longer pieces that delve into meaning and implication?

The successful applicant will work primarily covering breaking news and features in the Halifax bureau of The Canadian Press.

We are looking for an excellent writer who can break news, help set the agenda, define trends, and see the big picture.

The ideal candidate also has impeccable journalistic judgment and the ability to report with speed and accuracy. Experience in producing audio and video clips will be considered an asset.

This position requires presence in the office and the ability to travel to pursue assignments in the Atlantic Canada region.

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit and gather multimedia content for CP’s various services (print, digital, broadcast and video) from CP’s Halifax office.
  • Report breaking news with speed and rock-solid accuracy
  • Monitor news outlets, social media and other sources to stay on top of news across Atlantic Canada
  • Aggressively uncover news from a variety of sources

Skills and Experience Required

  • At least three years experience in a newsroom
  • Experience using different platforms, relying heavily on video, multimedia and broadcast
  • Strong news judgment and commitment to accuracy and fairness
  • Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and within a team
  • Ability to identify solid news story ideas of interest to a national audience
  • Ability to both report and edit independently
  • Ability to work under tight deadline pressures
  • Exceptional ability to track down information by phone or online
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A track record of featuring a diversity of voices in reporting
  • Proven ability to use social media as an effective newsgathering tool
  • Ability to speak French would be an asset
  • Weekend shift work and occasional travel required

This position reports to the Quebec-Atlantic bureau chief at The Canadian Press.

If you are interested and meet the qualification requirements, please apply by July 20, 2026, and include the following:

  • A cover letter
  • Your resumé
  • Up to five samples of your work in news

Hiring Range: The base salary for this role ranges from $55,377.92 to $89,254.36 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate's level of experience, technical skills. ad alignment with the role requirements.

AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, access, or select applicants for this position. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion

The Canadian Press is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and support the goals of employment equity. We respect all diverse groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and people with disabilities.

Reporter-rédacteur (trice)

temps plein (contrat de dix mois)

bureau de l’Atlantique de la PC 

Description de tâche

Vous êtes une personne créative, pleine d'idées et capable de jongler avec les nouvelles de dernière heure et les reportages de fond analysant le sens et les implications des événements?

La personne retenue travaillera principalement à la couverture des nouvelles de dernière heure et à la rédaction de documentaires au bureau de Halifax de La Presse Canadienne.

Nous recherchons quelqu’un qui possède d’excellentes aptitudes de rédaction et qui peut traiter l'actualité, contribuer à définir les priorités, identifier les tendances et avoir une vision globale.

Le ou la candidate idéale sera aussi doté(e) d’un jugement journalistique impeccable et de l’habileté de rapporter l’information avec rapidité et exactitude. L’expérience en production de clips audio et vidéo sera considérée comme un atout.

Ce poste nécessite une présence au bureau et la capacité de se déplacer pour remplir des affectations dans la région de l'Atlantique canadien.

Responsabilités

  • Travailler à partir de la salle de rédaction de la PC à Halifax et rédiger, réviser et rassembler du contenu multimédia pour les différents services de la PC (écrit, numérique, radio et vidéo)
  • Publier des nouvelles de dernière heure avec rapidité et une exactitude à toute épreuve
  • Surveiller les médias d'information, les réseaux sociaux et d'autres sources pour rester au courant de l'actualité partout en Atlantique
  • Dénicher de manière proactive les nouvelles provenant de diverses sources

Compétences et expérience nécessaires

  • Au moins trois ans d’expérience dans une salle de rédaction
  • Expérience dans l’utilisation de différentes plateformes, en s'appuyant fortement sur la vidéo, le multimédia et la radio
  • Solide jugement journalistique et engagement envers l'exactitude et l'équité
  • Doit faire preuve de débrouillardise et être capable de travailler aussi bien de manière indépendante qu'au sein d'une équipe
  • Habileté à identifier d’excellentes idées de reportage intéressant un public national
  • Habileté à publier et réviser de façon indépendante
  • Habileté à travailler sous la pression de délais serrés
  • Habileté exceptionnelle d’obtenir l’information au téléphone
  • Excellentes aptitudes de communication écrite et verbale
  • Une expérience éprouvée dans la diversité des voix citées dans les reportages
  • Capacité avérée à utiliser les réseaux sociaux comme outil efficace de collecte d'informations
  • L’habileté à parler français est un atout
  • Quelques quarts de travail et des déplacements occasionnels sont prévus

Ce poste relève du chef du bureau Québec-Atlantique à La Presse Canadienne.

Si le poste vous intéresse et que vous répondez aux critères de qualification, veuillez postuler d’ici le 20 juillet 2026 en incluant ce qui suit :

  • Une lettre de présentation
  • Votre c.v.
  • Jusqu’à cinq exemples de votre travail dans le domaine de l'information

Échelle de rémunération : Le salaire de base pour ce poste varie de $55,377.92 to $89,254.36 par année. Le positionnement dans cette fourchette dépend du niveau d'expérience, des compétences techniques et de l'adéquation avec les exigences du poste.

Divulgation sur l'IA : Aucun outil d'intelligence artificielle n'est utilisé pour évaluer, accéder ou sélectionner les candidats pour ce poste. Toutes les décisions d'embauche sont prises par des évaluateurs humains.

Engagement envers la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

La Presse Canadienne est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, qui soutient les objectifs d'équité en matière d'emploi et estime que chacun devrait pouvoir contribuer au succès de l'entreprise en fonction de ses capacités. Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures des femmes, des Autochtones, des membres des minorités visibles et des personnes handicapées.

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