Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust (English Services)

Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust (English Services)

Position Title: Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust (English Services)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Work Schedule: Full time

Position Language Requirement:

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes are driven by embodying and upholding values such as creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.

Here's your chance to help shape Canadian journalism by joining CBC as the Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust.

The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring that the journalism produced by CBC News adheres to the highest standards outlined in CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. This role involves managing the relationship with the Ombudsman’s office and organizing responses to public complaints.

The Senior Director leads the JSP office team and collaborates with the senior leadership team to manage the evolution of CBC’s journalistic standards.

Responsibilities:

• Be the guardian of CBC’s journalistic principles, advising journalists on proper standards.
• Lead the JSP team to advise CBC News leaders on journalistic standards and manage escalations.
• Manage the relationship with the Ombudsman’s office.
• Work with senior leaders on conflict and ethical issues.
• Oversee the management and evolution of the CBC Language Guide.
• Guide the evolution of standards through equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Conduct internal and external reviews about journalism concerns.
• Direct the strategy around education related to journalistic policies.
• Report directly to the General Manager and Editor-in-Chief.
• Initiate conversations regarding CBC journalism across communities.
• Manage and coordinate internal advisory committees.
• Advise on best practices for public trust in CBC journalism.
• Act as a trainer and educator when appropriate.
• Some writing for public consumption is required.
• This role will be based in Toronto.
• Travel expectations: 10 to 15%.

What you bring:

• A proven track record as an editorial leader and advisor.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
• Significant work experience in journalism and education.
• Experience managing complex relationships with stakeholders.
• Deep cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• Strong competency in developing public messaging.
• Superior leadership skills in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Innovation-oriented with a strategic mindset.

If this sounds interesting, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory criminal record check.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting our country’s diversity and values equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Primary Location: Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings: 1