Application Bank: Cross-Platform Reporter (On-Call) (French Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Position Title:

Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

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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:

2024-10-24 11:59 PM

Your assignment

At Radio-Canada Estrie, we are constantly on the lookout for new talent to fill our on-call positions. We are currently seeking journalists (web/radio/television) for our newsroom. You will demonstrate integrity and confidence to bring our broadcasts to life.

According to the CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices, your responsibilities will include research, conducting interviews, writing scripts, processing images and audio, and producing accurate, verified, dynamic, and captivating content that can be broadcast across various platforms (internet, mobile, radio, television).

We are looking for candidates who are highly autonomous, able to find their own stories, and willing to think outside the box to tell them in various formats.

Please note that these are on-call positions, and you may be required to work early morning, late evening, or weekend shifts.

Key responsibilities:

  • Propose original topics, conduct research, write and produce reports for digital, radio, and television programming that will engage and inform audiences, strengthen our community connections, and present a wide range of perspectives.
  • Present information on-air in various formats.
  • Prepare and write scripts, transitions, and headlines.
  • Condense large amounts of complex information while adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with a wide range of sources and contacts.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years of experience in journalism or equivalent (an asset).

Skills:

  • Strong general knowledge
  • Deep understanding of current events in the Estrie region
  • Excellent command of the working language: French
  • English is an asset
  • Knowledge of communication techniques specific to media (web, radio, television) and interview techniques
  • Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices
  • Good knowledge of digital storytelling production
  • A valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance requirements
  • Ability to work in a team while demonstrating autonomy, resourcefulness, and initiative
  • Boldness, creativity, and curiosity in researching facts and stories of interest
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Please include any additional documents or links to your portfolio, website, video, or audio samples in your cover letter.

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 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 [email protected].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. 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. 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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Work Schedule:

Part time

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