Managing Editor, P.E.; On Site; English Services

Overview

Position Title:

Managing Editor, P.E.I (On Site) (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Work location:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (on site)

CBC/Radio-Canada is transforming the way it serves Canadians. We're more digital, more local and more ambitious than ever. We’re looking for a leader and strategist to inspire and guide editorial teams through transformation and help reach and grow new audiences for CBC.

On Prince Edward Island, CBC is a powerhouse. The Managing Editor will lead the 40 employees of CBC PEI and be responsible for the journalism, programming and staffing at the station in Charlottetown. The ideal candidate will ensure CBC talks about what matters to the public we serve and shares stories across all platforms (mobile, connected TVs, radio, terrestrial TV and You Tube).

You will work in collaboration with Radio-Canada management to support the needs of French Services staff who work at the station.

• Provide strategically driven editorial leadership daily for all programs and projects.
• Oversee application of CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.
• Develop and execute strategy to strengthen local journalism and deepen community connections.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work culture through feedback, coaching and staff development.
• Build and maintain strong connections between the local team and colleagues across the country to benefit CBC News.
• Build and maintain strong connections with French Services in Atlantic Canada.
• Collaborate with Managing Editors and other leaders to achieve strategic goals.
• Network with community leaders and groups to build relationships.
• Ensure all CBC policies and procedures are followed.
• Address complaints to the CBC Ombudsman as needed.
• Work with finance staff to track costs and manage budgets.
• Hire and support training and development of journalism staff.
• Work closely with the legal team when required.

• Minimum of 5 years' related leadership experience, including newsroom leadership.
• Proven track record guiding complex journalistic decision making.
• Experience applying journalistic standards and practices in a daily newsroom.
• Interest in and understanding of media trends for multiplatform journalism.
• Ability to make rapid decisions under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for journalistic and programming matters.
• Experience leading a team during major breaking news events.
• Knowledge of broadcasting and journalism law.
• Experience hiring and supporting new staff in journalism settings.
• Ability to communicate in French and/or an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Experience with community stakeholder engagement.

• Provide editorial leadership daily for all programs and projects.
• Ensure application of CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.
• Develop and execute strategy to strengthen local journalism and deepen community connections.
• Promote an inclusive work culture through feedback, coaching and staff development.
• Maintain strong connections between the local team and colleagues across the country and with French Services in Atlantic Canada.
• Collaborate with region and national leaders to achieve strategic goals.
• Build relationships with community leaders and groups.
• Adhere to all CBC policies and procedures.
• Address concerns with the CBC Ombudsman as required.
• Coordinate with finance to track costs and manage budgets.
• Hire and support training and development of journalism staff.
• Consult with the legal team as needed.

This role is based at the Charlottetown station with an expectation of working from the station.

• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance may be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check; other checks may be conducted as required.
• We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity. Accommodation needs can be communicated by email to
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4N6
• Number of Openings: 1
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full time