Position Title: Municipal Affairs Reporter (English Services) (On-Site) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Position Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate) Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians. Unposting Date: 2026-11-02 11:59 PM This role requires full time on site presence. Your role CBC Nova Scotia is looking for a municipal affairs reporter to cover Halifax city hall and periodically other municipal governments throughout mainland Nova Scotia. The successful candidate must have a deep understanding of municipal politics and a track record of uncovering news that matters to citizens. The successful candidate should have a deep understanding of the diverse communities that make up mainland Nova Scotia and the ability to connect the workings of municipal governments to the key issues and needs of these groups. You will break original stories that others don’t have. You are as comfortable in breaking news situations as you are at providing analysis. You thrive when you are in the spotlight and can appear regularly on CBC television, radio and streaming programs. You will be a key live presence on our quadrennial municipal election broadcast specials. There is a requirement to develop meaningful stories and contacts. Work must adhere to CBC journalistic and/or program policies, practices and standards but initiative and independent judgment are required. Please note that this is a temporary position for approximately 13 months. Key Tasks Writes and packages stories for digital platforms. Able to deliver analysis on top stories. Contributes original ideas daily. Produce original journalism related to municipal affairs in mainland Nova Scotia. Provides expertise on municipal issues to programs as needed. Makes recommendations to assist in planning station coverage. Writes quick, accurate stories in a breaking news situation. Prepares scripts and presents for broadcast media. Edits audio and video to produce broadcast stories to deadline. Connects developments at city hall to audience needs in diverse communities. Remains up to date on changes at city hall. We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following A university degree in journalism or equivalent. A passion for and deep knowledge of municipal politics. Demonstrated solid news judgment. Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-seeking communities across mainland Nova Scotia. Demonstrated experience using investigative tools to uncover news. Ability to balance multiple priorities and to respond to competing demands in a short span of time. Ability to participate in a highly creative and collaborative team. Demonstrated ability to plan projects and recommend news treatments for multiple platforms. Experience delivering live debriefs on radio and television. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overtime and weekends, as required. 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 recruitment@cbc.ca. 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. Primary Location: 6940 Mumford Road Suite 100, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 0B7 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

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