Chief News Editor - Toronto (French Services)

Radio-Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian broadcaster is seeking a Chief News Editor in Toronto. The role requires strategic vision in news production, effective team leadership, and bilingual proficiency in English and French. With over ten years in journalism and experience in leading diverse media teams, the candidate will oversee content across all platforms. Strong communication and creativity are essential to drive engagement and inclusive storytelling.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee benefits packages

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ten years of journalism experience and three years in a management role.
• Excellent knowledge of journalistic processes and production across media platforms.
• Strong communication skills with a solid understanding of media-specific communication.

Responsibilities

• Define the editorial vision and strategic objectives for news.
• Coordinate resources to produce diverse content across platforms.
• Motivate team leaders to develop impactful stories for the audience.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Creativity

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Chief News Editor - Toronto (French Services)

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Position Title

Chief News Editor - Toronto (French Services)

Position Title

Chief News Editor - Toronto (French Services)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), 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

2025-08-09 11 : 59 PM

Mandate

The Chief News Editor for the Toronto region is responsible for the planning, direction, organization, production, and distribution of content across all platforms (Radio, Television, Digital).

To develop his or her sector, he or she manages the human, physical, and financial resources assigned to it in order to meet the objectives of the region and the regional services. Under the authority of management, the Chief News Editor works closely with all members of the management team and ensures the application of journalistic standards and practices throughout the sector.

The Chief News Editor is a leader with strong strategic thinking, a clear global vision, and a high degree of creativity. He or she is responsible for the ongoing development of staff by fostering engagement and promoting inclusion. He or she thrives in a rapidly evolving work environment, guided by the core values of the public broadcaster.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the editorial vision and participate in the planning of overall strategic objectives, particularly those related to news, editorial direction, digital, impact journalism, and continuous news coverage.
• Advise the Regional Director on priority actions to meet established objectives and ensure their implementation.
• Participate in audience needs analysis and propose relevant content to help achieve strategic goals.
• Coordinate the human and administrative resources required to produce content across all platforms (digital, social media, radio, television newscasts).
• Motivate and support team leaders to encourage the development of meaningful stories for citizens, whether in continuous news, impact journalism, or social, cultural, or sports programming.
• Propose and oversee the execution of special news projects (special TV / radio programs, podcasts, digital stories, documentaries, etc.).
• Identify succession planning needs and participate in selection committees for hiring, or delegate a representative.
• Contribute to team development and participate in the performance management process; propose actions to improve performance and skills development when needed.
• Represent station management at external events when delegated.
• Sit on various local, regional, and national committees as required.
• Maintain connections with other regional stations to maximize efficiency and synergy opportunities.
• Assess operational and capital budget needs and propose solutions to management. Monitor expenses while respecting allocated budgets. Suggest measures aligned with programming and production requirements.
• Respond to complaints in collaboration with legal services and address editorial questions.
• Be available to respond to emergencies during evenings and weekends if needed.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by management.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ten (10) years of journalism experience and three (3) years in a management or leadership role

Excellent knowledge of journalistic processes, information gathering methods, and production for television, radio, and online platforms

Familiarity with the Radio-Canada production environment

Recognized journalistic judgment and instinct

Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of media-specific communication principles

Creativity, boldness, and agility in developing innovative solutions, evaluating work methods, and creating new processes

Knowledge of effective management and change management techniques

Proven positive, collaborative, and inclusive leadership skills to motivate and inspire creative and engaged teams

Demonstrated ability to support employee development and provide constructive, empathetic feedback

Ability to manage confidential matters with discretion

Capacity for both lateral and linear thinking to manage a wide range of situations daily

Strong teamwork, clear vision communication, active listening, and transparency

Broad general knowledge and strong awareness of current affairs

Proficiency in French

Very good knowledge of English

Familiarity with the Corporation’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes :

A mandatory Criminal record check.

Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

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 [e-mail].

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 :

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number Of Openings

Work Schedule

Full time

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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