CBC Kids News is coming to Winnipeg on March 1

Have you ever wanted to have an on-camera job? Tell the news? Be a reporter? This could be your chance!

The CBC Kids News contributor search is an annual, countrywide call for applications from kids ages nine to 15. From Feb. 20 to April 22, 2025, we're accepting submissions for new kid contributors to join our team of enthusiastic on-camera stars. 

What to expect

This year, hiring producers will be at CF Polo Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m to talk to kids ages nine to 15 who are interested in applying for this year's CBC Kids News Contributor Search.

This is a great opportunity for applicants to speak with a real-life producer.

Not sure you want to be a contributor, but you're curious about what we do? Even if you're not the right age, or if this isn't your year to apply, CBC Kids News will host some fun, hands-on activities that will be worth coming to check out.

Think you could report the news? Test out your skills at the CBC Kids News pop-up bureau and learn tips and tricks from a CBC Kids News contributor. You can also challenge your friends and see who can spot the real news stories in a fun and interactive game called Fact or Fiction: News Edition.  

Can't make it?

If you aren't free to swing by and visit us at CF Polo Park on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can still apply online for this year's CBC Kids News Contributor Search.

Kids ages nine to 15 from across the country can apply online until April 22, 2025. Full details and the submission form can be found here. 

How we choose successful applicants

A CBC Kids News producer will let you know if you've made the shortlist of applicants by April 24, 2025. 

Shortlisted applicants will be given an assignment to complete. The deadline for the assignment is April 28, 2025.

Some shortlisted applicants may also be invited for interviews with a panel of producers during the week of May 5, 2025.

Watch the video below to hear from some of our current Kids News Contributors. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

What to expect if you're chosen

If you are a successful candidate, you'd join the CBC Kids News team!

The team will choose its new contributors by May 16, 2025.

If you become one of our newest contributors, you'd earn:

• A paid freelance contract to work on a project with CBC Kids News.

• Training to help you learn fun, new skills!

• The opportunity to use CBC gear, including an iPhone, tripod, microphone and lighting equipment.

• A CBC Kids News hoodie and hat to complete the contributor look.

• The opportunity to work on more CBC Kids News projects in the future!