Correspondent, World News, Jerusalem (English Services)

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CBC News is seeking an experienced, thoughtful journalist to serve as our Middle East Correspondent, to lead our on-the-ground coverage of a region defined by far-reaching complexity, history, and global impact.

In the Middle East conflict and shifting peace agreements continue to affect the lives of millions, while reshaping the global economy and alliances. In this role, you will go beyond the immediate news cycle to bring nuanced, contextualized storytelling to life — illuminating human experiences, geopolitical realities, and the diverse perspectives shaping the region. 

The successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist, with a broad range of social media, video, audio and text storytelling skills aimed at mobile and streaming audiences. You bring a deep knowledge of  the Middle East - its history, its politics, its economics and how this all ties into Canada's shifting role on the global stage. 

You thrive in a demanding daily news environment meeting multiple deadlines. You understand how stories work across platforms and on any given day you could be filing to one or more platforms including social and digital, video and audio.  You are adept at delivering live analysis and context, often on short notice, just as easily as you’re able to deliver social-first video and packaged reports. All of your journalism adheres to the CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices. 

In this position, you will work closely with a video producer based in Jerusalem, as well as colleagues from Radio-Canada also working in the bureau. You will be supported by the World News team in Toronto, including the Senior Producer who will assign Middle East coverage. The minimum assignment length for this position is two years and, if agreed to by both parties, may be extended for up to an additional two years. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and execute compelling journalism that explores a variety of voices and perspectives, from daily news to short- and long-form features.

• Go live on any platform whenever a story requires it.

• Produce original content while also responding to breaking news and emerging stories in a fast-paced environment.

• Pitch and cover stories that resonate with our national audience, with an ability to find the significance in world events for a Canadian audience.

• Research and analyze complex issues using specialized sources to ensure our audience gets a deep, nuanced understanding of important topics.

• Quickly identify significant issues and respond strategically to ensure they are covered accurately and effectively.

• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts with a wide range of sources.

What is required: 

• You are a journalist with a minimum of 8 years of comparable experience, including significant reporting experience at a network/national level.

• Your extensive experience demonstrates that you can pivot quickly when a story changes, you remain respectful to colleagues when there are competing deadlines and content demands, and be open to social-centric presenting / hosting.

• Exceptional storytelling skills, with a proven ability to produce memorable social, written, audio and visual content

• Exceptional critical thinking skills, with an ability to breakdown complex issues and explain them clearly to audiences

• Demonstrated ability to produce compelling social video content.

• Strong on-air presence and skill with live reporting.

• Extensive knowledge of world news and current affairs issues

• A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to work long and flexible hours, including overtime, evenings and weekends as needed.

• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with a successful track record of working as part of a small team

• Strong grasp of CBC News Journalistic Standards and Practices, with an ability to understand how they apply in your daily storytelling.

• A university degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Application Requirements

To be considered for this role, please provide links to your portfolio that include at least:  

• Two (2) social media stories

• Two (2) examples of packaged stories for broadcast (audio and visual)

• Two (2)  examples of live breaking news coverage

• Two (2) text stories 

• Cover letter, that will be used, in part to evaluate written communication. 

• Current CV

Please, do not use generative AI in your work samples or cover letter unless, of course, your work example is a story about AI. Consult these guidelines for helpful tips on how to apply, know what’s the process, and how to put your best foot forward.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:  

• A mandatory Criminal record check. 

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
 
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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