Journalist (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)

Radio Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Sherbrooke is seeking a journalist to write news copy and produce reports for newscasts, information programs and digital platforms, with on-site availability and a temporary short-term contract. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least three years of journalism experience, deep knowledge of current affairs and strong French skills (English is an asset).

You will craft stories, conduct interviews and adapt content across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge base.
• Excellent grasp of news and current affairs.
• Solid command of French is working language.
• Strong English is an asset.
• 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 in keeping with corporate standards and policies.
• Field-produce television shoots and record audio for radio and digital platforms.
• Develop story angles and write a variety of content tailored to specific platforms.
• Translate or adapt copy or interviews into the broadcast language as assigned.

Skills

Journalism experience

French language proficiency

English language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Status of Employment: Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée) Position Language Requirement: Language Skills: 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: 11:59 PM

Role

Write news copy and produce reports for newscasts, information programs and digital platforms in keeping with corporate standards and policies.

Key Tasks

• Keep up with current events through a variety of news sources.
• Cultivate and maintain a network of local contacts.
• Pitch and receive story assignments.
• Research, gather, evaluate and vet all material for assigned stories.
• Plan reports around the story being covered.
• Conduct interviews and assess their relevance.
• Field-produce television shoots.
• Record audio for radio and digital platforms.
• Take or oversee photography for digital platforms.
• Review audio and visual elements to select the most impactful clips.
• Provide context/data for accompanying graphics.
• Develop story angles and write a variety of content (story copy, headlines, briefs, script/clips, intros, ticker headlines, etc.) tailored to specific platforms, updating them as news develops.
• Adapt content across various news programs.
• Translate or adapt copy or interviews into the broadcast language as assigned.
• Script and narrate reports.
• Submit copy for vetting.
• Supervise editing as required.
• Select, clip and assemble audio/video segments for television.
• Perform basic audio editing for radio.
• Edit and format audio and video elements for digital platforms.
• Prepare live stand-ups.
• Propose questions and clips, and suggest their order.
• Deliver news updates or reports on air.
• Publish copy, stories and audio/video elements directly to digital platforms.
• Alert the newsroom immediately to any breaking news or special coverage opportunities.
• Vet other journalists’ copy and contribute to collaborative reports as requested.
• Provide written updates (notes, wire stories, etc.) to the Journalist/Presenter during special broadcasts.
• Ensure the availability of the resources required to produce your reports (studio, booths, technician, etc.).
• Drive a news vehicle.
• For digital platforms, select and update hyperlinks relevant to the content; sort and save content from news sites; help organize, moderate and participate in interactive digital events (live panels, chats and discussion forums); follow up on users’ emails.
• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

This is an on call position. This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge base.
• Excellent grasp of news and current affairs.
• Solid command of French (working language).
• Strong proficiency in English is an asset.
• Strong TV, radio and digital storytelling and interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the following: Journalistic tests, Interview. Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

Work Schedule

Part time 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.