Radio Reporter–Editor (French Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Radio Reporter–Editor to join their team in Ottawa. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to cover local news and contribute to various platforms, including radio and digital. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, excellent bilingual communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team dedicated to informing and connecting Canadians through compelling storytelling in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of journalism experience with proven fieldwork skills.
• Excellent writing skills for radio, television, and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Cover general news in Ottawa and Gatineau regions primarily for radio.
• Produce content quickly in response to current events.

Skills

Journalism

Digital Writing

Social Media Knowledge

Story Selection

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University Degree in Journalism or Communications

Tools

iNews

Dalet

Mediacentral

Job description

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Position Title:

Radio Reporter–Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), 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:

2025-05-07 11:59 PM

Your challenge

Under the supervision of a Producer, you will be responsible for covering general news in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions, primarily for radio, with possible contributions to television and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of local issues in Ottawa and Gatineau, and be able to produce content quickly in response to current events.

Governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic standards and practices, you will be expected to demonstrate both creativity and rigor in order to keep our audience well informed. This is a full-time, permanent position from Monday to Friday.

You have:

• A university degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or a related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant journalism experience, demonstrating proven fieldwork skills and a solid understanding of the digital landscape
• Excellent writing skills for radio, television, and digital platforms, along with an interest in multiplatform content production
• Strong experience in digital writing and a good knowledge of social media
• The ability to select relevant, audience-focused stories that reflect public discourse and societal issues
• A sharp news sense and the ability to react quickly to breaking news
• In-depth knowledge of regional issues (Outaouais and Eastern Ontario), as well as national and international affairs, including the social, political, cultural, and economic landscape of the region
• A strong sense of innovation, initiative, curiosity, and boldness in pursuing stories and facts
• A good understanding of Radio-Canada’s mandate and journalistic policies
• The ability to plan, organize, and coordinate daily work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written French, and a good working knowledge of spoken and written English
• A valid driver’s license
• The ability to learn new technologies (knowledge of production tools such as iNews, Dalet, and Mediacentral used at Radio-Canada is an asset)
• Availability to travel and work flexible hours
  
  

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:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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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