Bilingual Digital Reporter-Editor (French) – On-Site Ottawa

CBC/Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Digital Reporter-Editor for French Services, on-site. Under the supervision of a senior editor, you will cover general news in the Ottawa–Gatineau region and craft digital stories for multiple platforms.

You will write, edit and format fast, engaging content, conduct field reporting, and collaborate across Radio-Canada desks. Fluency in French with advanced English, strong interviewing and storytelling skills are essential, as is familiarity with

Qualifications

• University education in journalism, communications or a related field.
• Three years’ directly related experience including knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting and CBC/Radio-Canada platforms.
• Relevant experience putting together and delivering reports and live hits.
• Strong interviewing, writing and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of digital media and social media, ability and willingness to innovate.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Knowledge of Eastern Ontario and Outaouais social, political, cultural and economic life.
• Excellent command of French; advanced English (CCC).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of production applications (iNEWS, Dalet, MediaCentral).
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Quickly write texts for breaking news for digital, and organize online news content.
• Conduct field reporting with a thorough understanding of the tools required.
• Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content clearly and concisely for regional and national audiences.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in digital trends, digital video, and digital storytelling conventions.
• Take care of the layout of our digital stories with the best photos, headlines and leads, as well as links and other multimedia content.
• Have a good knowledge of different digital formats and best practices.
• Suggest original story ideas and produce them for digital services and news.
• Do interviews to feed web production, write texts and cut clips for radio.
• Use content from other SRC/CBC platforms for digital services: write and format stories with striking headlines, photos, videos, audio and illustrations, using the latest information and metrics audience.

Skills

French fluency

English proficiency

Interviewing

Writing & storytelling

Digital media knowledge

CBC/Radio-Canada mandate

Travel willingness

Working under pressure

Teamwork

Creativity & initiative

Education

University education in journalism/comms

Tools

iNEWS

Dalet

MediaCentral

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Digital Reporter-Editor for French Services, on-site. Under the supervision of a senior editor, you will cover general news in the Ottawa–Gatineau region and craft digital stories for multiple platforms.

You will write, edit and format fast, engaging content, conduct field reporting, and collaborate across Radio-Canada desks. Fluency in French with advanced English, strong interviewing and storytelling skills are essential, as is familiarity with