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Correspondent, World News Washington DC, CBC News, English Services

Washington, DC, USAFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-12
Based in Canada

Core

Experienced correspondent covering US news and Canada-US relations for CBC News, producing social-first content across audio, video, and written formats.

Role type

Senior IC journalist (correspondent)

Builds

Digital/social stories, packaged daily news video, and live reporting for mobile and streaming audiences

Domain

Media & Broadcasting (US Politics/International Relations)

Required skills

Breaking news reporting, live on-air presence, social media content creation, complex issue analysis, source network development, multi-platform storytelling

Preferred skills

University degree in journalism, portfolio of digital/video work

Technologies

TikTok, mobile streaming platforms, video editing tools

Responsibilities

Cover news in the United States and generate journalism across platforms; Go live on any platform for breaking news; Pitch stories resonating with a Canadian national audience; Research and analyze complex issues using specialized sources; Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts with a wide range of sources

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC