Reporter-Editor (French Services)

Radio-Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian media organization seeks a dynamic Reporter-Editor for their Saskatoon newsroom to cover regional and national news. The ideal candidate must be bilingual in French and English, possess a journalism degree, and have at least 3 years of reporting experience. Responsibilities include live reporting, writing news stories, and collaborating with editorial teams. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in Canadian journalism.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in reporting.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a suitable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for live and taped reporting.
• Write and present news stories for various platforms.
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial platforms.

Skills

Bilingualism (French-English)

Excellent reporting and interviewing skills

Ability to work in high-stress environments

Knowledge of Saskatchewan affairs

Comfortable reporting live

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

University degree in journalism or equivalent

Tools

Dalet

Media Central

iNEWS

Job description

Position Title: Reporter-Editor (French Services)

Status Of Employment: Permanent

Position Language Requirement: English, French

Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic reporter for our Saskatoon newsroom. You will be responsible for live and taped reporting. You will write stories on our Website. You will pitch story ideas, research, write and present news stories on regional and national news programs. The successful candidate will contribute to all editorial platforms, including writing Web texts as required.

We Are Looking For a Candidate With The Following

• University degree in journalism or equivalent and 3 years experience.
• Excellent reporting and interviewing skills.
• Comfortable reporting live.
• Bilingualism (French-English) is required.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan affairs and Franco-Saskatchewanian community issues.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on weekends as needed.
• Ability to work with a variety of teams.
• Critical mind.
• Proven ability to work in a high-stress, tight-deadline environment.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of the public broadcaster's role and responsibilities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (Dalet, Media Central, iNEWS, etc.) an asset.

Please provide a hyperlink to your demo. 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.

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.

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.

Primary Location: 128 4Th Avenue South Suite 100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1M8

Number Of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time