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Correspondent, World News Berlin CBC News

Berlin, CAFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-12
On-site · Canada

Core

A journalist based in Berlin covering world news for a Canadian national audience, producing social-first content across video, audio, and digital platforms.

Role type

Senior IC journalist (correspondent)

Builds

Social media stories, packaged broadcast reports, live breaking news coverage, and text stories for Canadian audiences.

Domain

Global news / International affairs

Required skills

Breaking news reporting, live on-air presence, social media content creation, complex issue analysis, vertical video production, network building, multi-platform storytelling, critical thinking

Preferred skills

University degree in journalism, experience with CBC/Radio-Canada, background in network/national level reporting

Technologies

Social media platforms, video/audio production tools, digital publishing platforms

Responsibilities

Cover news in Europe and other assigned locations; go live on any platform for breaking stories; pitch and cover stories resonating with a national audience; research and analyze complex issues; develop and maintain a strong network of contacts; produce original content while responding to emerging stories.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC