Helping Canadians make sense of our world is our mission. We’re looking for an experienced journalist to lead our coverage of South Asia, and guide our audience through the complex and critical relationships that make the Indo-Pacific region so vital for Canada and Canadians.
CBC News is hiring a Correspondent to be based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will be an exceptional journalist with a broad range of video, audio and text storytelling skills aimed at mobile and streaming audiences.
We are looking to hire a journalist who thrives when covering the latest news; a reporter who is always generating and pitching stories; someone who breaks news and is always pushing forward on new angles on stories. Understanding India’s emerging role in geopolitics, trade and technology, culture and climate is vital. You bring with you a deep list of news makers and are able to quickly develop new contacts who reflect the diversity of the region.
You thrive in a demanding daily news environment meeting multiple deadlines across all platforms. You are adept at delivering live analysis and context often on short notice just as easily as you’re able to deliver packaged reports and current affairs supporting all CBC platforms. 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 the Mumbai bureau, as well as the World News team based in Toronto. You understand that stories can break at any time of the day and you have a genuine desire to be on-top of that coverage. The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotational shift work, weekends and overnights to cover breaking news; and a willingness to deploy on a moment’s notice, including to conflict zones. 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.