Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)

CBC/Radio-Canada; Montreal; Vor Ort; CAD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking a Researcher for Daybreak Montreal (English Services) to support our morning show. The role requires English and French language skills and a strong connection to Montreal's English-speaking communities.

Expect collaborative work, field reporting, and live contributions to a fast-paced program. The position is a one-year replacement contract starting January 2027, based in Montreal, with opportunities to contribute across platforms and reach diverse audiences.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
• Two years of work experience.

Aufgaben

• Attend story meetings and pitch interviews for the host.
• Research and book interviews, prepare scripts and background information for the producer and host.
• Fact-check information and suggest innovative interview approaches.
• Post interviews on CBC platforms and maintain a network of Montreal contacts.
• Go out in the field for interviews and live reports when needed.
• Work Monday–Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm in the Daybreak unit, Montreal.

Kenntnisse

Montreal area knowledge

Current events

English fluency

French knowledge

Team player

On-air presence

Radio storytelling

Research tools

Interview techniques

Deadline-driven

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title: Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)

Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: English, French

Language Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), 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: 2026-11-09 11:59 PM

What it's like working 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.

We are looking to hire a Researcher for CBC Montreal's morning show Daybreak.

This is for a one-year replacement contract starting in January 2027.

Your role

You have fresh ideas and a desire to create high-quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. You understand Montreal's English-speaking communities and have a desire to connect with the audience.

You are energized by working with a team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

You thrive in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.

As a researcher, you will attend story meetings and pitch interviews for the host of the radio show to conduct.

You will research and book interviews, and prepare scripts and background information and supporting audio material for the producer and host.

You will fact-check the information.

You will also suggest innovative ways of conducting interviews.

You will help post interviews on other CBC platforms.

You will also work at maintaining a solid network of contacts in many communities in the Montreal region to ensure people from underrepresented communities have a voice on our show.

You may go out in the field to gather your interviews and sound and do live reports on air.

For reference purposes, and at the time of this posting, the Daybreak shift is Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm in office.

Description of duties

• Keep up with current events and maintain contacts with various sources.
• Suggest and develop program content.
• Attend production meetings. Suggest concepts, story ideas/angles, and potential guests.
• Research and select information, ideas, and written, audio and audiovisual documents.
• Recommend and, if necessary, select interviewees. Conduct pre-interviews. Suggest interview questions, approaches and scripts.
• Prepare and present written and oral research reports. Constantly follow up with the host, before and during the program. Suggest intros as needed.
• Provide logistical support (arrival time, fee, parking, etc.) for guests, correspondents and panellists. Inform them of the program's content and lineup.
• Create and maintain files on upcoming news stories.
• Conduct short interviews on request and present your findings on air. Perform rough radio editing.
• write questions for games or contests;
• screen audience calls and reply to queries;
• coordinate the content of columns;
• conduct special research projects.
• Perform all other related duties as needed.

If necessary

• write questions for games or contests;
• screen audience calls and reply to queries;
• coordinate the content of columns;
• conduct special research projects.
• Perform all other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
• Two years of work experience.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Montreal and surrounding areas.
• Very good knowledge of current events
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and good knowledge of French.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong on-air presence.
• A keen interest in local radio and radio story-telling.
• Excellent knowledge of research tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of interview techniques.
• Able to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
• Able to discuss a topic clearly.
• Must be able to make daily deadlines.

Candidates will be tested as follows

• Interview
• Assignment

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 ba