Reporter/Researcher (French Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national media organization in Saguenay is seeking a Reporter/Researcher to generate content for their afternoon show. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and have three years of journalism experience. French fluency is a must, along with knowledge of local affairs and an extensive contact network. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment focused on storytelling that connects Canadians.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative content as Reporter/Researcher for Place publique.
• Propose relevant topics and find captivating guests.
• Maintain a network of influential contacts.
• Work under pressure on multiple stories.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

Extensive general knowledge

Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques

A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network

Ease on the air, especially on the radio

Ability to work well in a team

Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Fluency in the working language (French)

English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant field

Job description

Position Title

Reporter/Researcher (French Services)

Status of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

French

Language Skills

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

2025-12-04 11:59 PM

Your role

In this position, you will report to the Saguenay station’s Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show Place publique. You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics, content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market.

You must be highly adaptable, be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts.

In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region and its influencers, you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach.

As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant field
• Three (3) years of journalism experience

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
• Extensive general knowledge
• Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques
• A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network
• Ease on the air, especially on the radio
• Ability to work well in a team, while being self-starting and resourceful
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Fluency in the working language (French), both spoken and written
• English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level, writing beginner level (an asset)
• Willingness to work irregular hours

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview

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. 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

500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4

Work Schedule

Full time