French Services Journalist — On-Site Reporter

Radio Canada; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Quebec is seeking a Journalist for French Services to craft news copy and reports across TV, radio and digital platforms. The role requires on-site presence and strong French language skills, serving diverse audiences in the province.

The position emphasizes editorial standards, storytelling across formats, and collaboration with a team to deliver timely, accurate content for multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in French is mandatory.
• Strong TV, radio and digital storytelling and interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Responsibilities

• Write news copy and produce reports for newscasts, information programs and digital platforms.
• Keep up with current events and cultivate local contacts.
• Research, gather, evaluate and vet all material for assigned stories.
• Plan reports around the story being covered and conduct interviews.
• Field‑produce television shoots and record audio for radio and digital platforms.
• Publish copy, stories and audio/video elements to digital platforms.

Skills

Broad general knowledge

News/current events mastery

French language proficiency

English advantage

TV, radio and digital storytelling

Interviews and reporting

Journalistic standards and practices

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada in Quebec is seeking a Journalist for French Services to craft news copy and reports across TV, radio and digital platforms. The role requires on-site presence and strong French language skills, serving diverse audiences in the province.

The position emphasizes editorial standards, storytelling across formats, and collaboration with a team to deliver timely, accurate content for multiple platforms.