Head of Journalism (French Services)

CBC / Radio-Canada; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting corporation in Moncton is seeking a Head of Journalism for its French Services. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and ten years of journalism experience. You will supervise news teams, ensure editorial quality, and coach reporters. The position is temporary yet full-time, demanding strong leadership skills and excellent editorial judgment. Additional responsibilities include managing schedules and participating in performance management.

Qualifications

• Ten years of journalism experience required.
• Advanced knowledge in journalism and program production.
• Excellent knowledge of the region and strong network of contacts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate strategic objectives for news editorial practices.
• Monitor reporters to ensure alignment with editorial vision.
• Provide feedback and ensure quality control of news production.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Team supervision

Coaching

Communication

Innovative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Title: Head of Journalism (French Services)

Employment Status: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Location: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Primary Language: French

Your Role

Radio‑Canada is looking for an Head of Journalism who will work closely with and under the supervision of the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs. This position is based in Moncton, New Brunswick.

You must have extensive journalism experience and superior editorial judgment. You must be able to supervise the production of news content for digital radio and be deeply familiar with all our platforms.

Additional key responsibilities include supervising teams, ensuring editorial quality, and participating in managerial processes. You will be expected to be on call one weekend out of four and to respond to after‑hours emergencies.

Key Tasks

• Communicate overall strategic objectives for news and current affairs editorial practices across digital platforms; develop action plans and monitor progress.
• Continuously monitor reporters and line‑editors to ensure alignment with the editorial vision.
• Serve as the first point of contact for questions about story choices, angles, resources, field deployments, staff assignments, etc.
• Guide, engage, and motivate news teams to develop relevant feature series for audiences.
• Ensure optimal reach for multiplatform content.
• Coach reporters on a daily basis and establish career‑development plans for each.
• Attend daily story meetings.
• Monitor news production on digital radio and television platforms, providing feedback and ensuring quality control.
• Cover for the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs in their absence.
• Participate in the performance‑management process for staff and suggest ways to improve performance.
• Participate in the hiring process for new employees in tandem with the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs.
• Supervise new hires and interns, ensuring smooth daily operations and technical needs are met.
• Manage and approve schedules, identify field challenges jointly with the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs.
• Sit on local, regional, and national committees upon request and perform any other assigned task.
• Support the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs in discussions with Legal Services.
• Help schedule the annual leave of news staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and ten (10) years of journalism experience.
• Advanced knowledge in journalism and program production.
• Thorough knowledge of Journalistic Standards and Practices and their application in story treatment.
• Excellent knowledge of the region and a strong network of contacts.
• A bold, agile, and creative mind for developing innovative solutions, evaluating workflows, and creating new processes.
• Knowledge of effective management and change‑management techniques.
• Leadership skills to engage and inspire creative, self‑motivated teams.
• Proven track record in employee development and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Positive attitude and solutions‑focused leadership.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Background Check

• A mandatory Criminal Record Check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

CBC / Radio‑Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. We value an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized, valued, and integrated into all 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].

Code of Conduct & Conflict of Interest

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, available on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. Please inform us promptly of any situation that could constitute a conflict of interest.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Number of Openings

1

Primary Location: 165 Main St, Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1B8