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CBC/Radio-Canada Reporter-Editor (French Services) in Ottawa, Ontario
Position Title:
Reporter-Editor (French Services)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (First Official Language), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)
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:
2024-09-17 11:59 PM
Your role
Are you curious and interested in a wide range of topics? Do you have several ideas for reports with precise and original angles? As a reporter-editor at Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau’s newsroom, you will be responsible for covering regional news from Outaouais, Ottawa, and the surrounding areas.
Under the supervision of the assignment editor, you will be expected to produce content in various formats that could appear on our digital platforms, on the radio, in Téléjournal Ottawa-Gatineau, and in vertical video formats.
You must have a good knowledge of Ottawa and Gatineau issues, as well as the key players in regional news, to be able to quickly inform our audiences about topics that affect them.
Our team works with a spirit of collaboration, rigor, and creativity to meet and adapt to the needs of our audiences. We are looking for a proactive, informed, resourceful, and meticulous individual to create and enhance our journalistic content.
Your work will be governed by Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices, which you must be well-acquainted with, and you must demonstrate responsibility with a constant commitment to maintaining public trust.
There are three (3) full-time permanent positions to fill. You may be required to work on weekends, early mornings, or late evenings.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
University education (or the equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field
Three (3) years’ directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field, as well as knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting and Radio-Canada’s various platforms
Relevant experience putting together and delivering reports and live hits
Strong interviewing, writing and storytelling skills
Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and its Journalistic Standards and Practices
Knowledge of Eastern Ontario and Outaouais social, political, cultural, and economic life
Familiarity with general regional, provincial and national current affairs
Superior French-language skills (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Valid driver’s licence
Knowledge of production applications (e.g., iNEWS, Dalet, MediaCentral) in use at CBC/Radio-Canada an asset
Solid news sense, editorial judgment, and decision-making skills
Very high aptitude for learning new technologies
Resourceful and self-starter
Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure
Creative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to fact- and news-gathering
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
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.
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.