CBC News is hiring 30 journalists to enhance coverage in underserved Canadian communities using funds from Google’s compensation payout.
Vancouver: CBC News is stepping up its game by hiring 30 new journalists. This move aims to improve news coverage in nearly two dozen communities across Canada that really need it.
So, how are they funding this? Well, it’s thanks to a deal with Google. Under the Online News Act, tech companies have to pay news outlets for using their content. Google agreed to fork over $100 million to dodge the act for five years.
Out of that, CBC is set to get about $7 million, which will be shared with other news outlets through a journalism collective. They’re focusing on areas that have been underserved.
They plan to post job openings in 22 communities soon, especially in Western Canada. There will be six positions in B.C., nine in the Prairies, and a few in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Brodie Fenlon, the general manager and editor-in-chief of CBC News, emphasized their commitment to providing local journalism. He believes these new roles will help Canadians access important information about their communities and share their stories with a wider audience.
