Senior Web Editor, French Digital News (On Site)

National Media Awards Foundation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Senior Web Editor (French Services) to create and manage digital news content across platforms. The role requires strong journalistic skills, leadership in digital news, and on-site presence at Halifax or other stations.

You will write and edit under tight deadlines, coordinate with regional teams, and enrich stories with multimedia. English and French fluency at an advanced level is essential, with a focus on digital platform best practices.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience directly related to the position, including knowledge of online and digital news media.
• Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of regional, national, and international issues.
• Ability to write a wide range of material related to news and current affairs.
• Experience in writing/editing following best practices and style for digital platforms.
• Ability to select and prepare photos and videos to enhance reports.
• Experience in detecting potential legal problems and violations of journalistic policies in digital content.
• Availability to work shifts.
• Sound judgment under pressure 24/7 in a newsroom with tight deadlines.
• Ability to determine the news value for online audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team spirit.
• Advanced level proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading English (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content clearly and concisely for a regional and national audience.
• Organize and update the web pages for Radio-Canada Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Ensure websites and reports align with daily priorities.
• Support radio teams in promoting content on digital platforms.
• Gather information from various sources and report on it.
• Rewrite texts to fit the platform’s format.
• Ensure texts follow Radio-Canada style and grammar rules.
• Write headlines for social media research and publication.
• Select photos and audio/video clips to accompany online reports.
• Critically review content produced by others.
• Prepare and write articles and headlines based on information from reporters or sources.
• Determine elements to include in a report and create them.
• Suggest ideas for programs and participate in setting objectives for digital platforms.
• Liaise with staff to ensure material is available.
• Publish Radio-Canada material on social media and other platforms.

Skills

English reading

English speaking

English writing

French reading

French speaking

French writing

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

CBC/Radio-Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Senior Web Editor (French Services) to create and manage digital news content across platforms. The role requires strong journalistic skills, leadership in digital news, and on-site presence at Halifax or other stations.

You will write and edit under tight deadlines, coordinate with regional teams, and enrich stories with multimedia. English and French fluency at an advanced level is essential, with a focus on digital platform best practices.