Senior Reporter, Scams Unit (English Services) (On-Site)
Core
Senior reporter for CBC News' Scams Unit creating mobile-first video and text content to help Canadians understand and avoid fraud, scams, and consumer misinformation.
Role type
Senior on-air reporter (video/text)
Builds
Short-form and vertical video stories, live coverage, and text reports for digital platforms
Domain
Media/Journalism (Consumer protection, fraud, scams)
Required skills
On-camera presentation, live reporting, video storytelling, mobile-first content creation, investigative journalism, interviewing, scriptwriting, social media research
Preferred skills
University degree in journalism, knowledge of Canadian news and current affairs, familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards
Technologies
CBC News apps, TikTok, YouTube, social media platforms
Responsibilities
Pitch and file stories about fraudulent practices and consumer misinformation; go live for breaking news and file into live story pages; gather news in the field and cover fast-moving events; craft content targeting a 30-49 diverse Canadian audience; collaborate with editors and visual teams to produce strong visual stories; maintain contacts with sources and share expertise with colleagues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC