Senior Web Editor - French News & Digital Content

Jobtailor; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radio-Canada Nova Scotia in Halifax is seeking a skilled writer and editor to produce clear, concise digital content for regional and national audiences. You will organize and update pages for Atlantic provinces, support radio teams on digital platforms, and gather information from diverse sources.

You will rewrite texts, ensure grammar and style, craft headlines for social media, select photos and audio/video clips, and critically review material to maintain high standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent
• Five years of experience directly related to the position
• Extensive knowledge of regional, national, and international issues
• Ability to write a wide range of material related to news and current affairs
• Aptitude in writing/editing following best practices and style for digital platforms
• Availability to work shifts
• Ability to work under pressure 24/7 in a newsroom with tight deadlines
• Determine the news value for online audiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team spirit
• Advanced English proficiency (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content for regional and national audiences
• Organize and update web pages for Radio-Canada Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
• Support radio teams in promoting content on digital platforms
• Gather information from various sources and report on it
• Rewrite texts as needed; ensure grammar and style
• Write headlines for social media
• Select photos and audio/video clips for reports
• Critically review content produced by others

Skills

Digital Content Writing

Editing Best Practices

Newsroom Experience

Strong Communication

Advanced English Proficiency

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Content Organization

Digital Content Assembly

Headline Writing

Photo Selection

Audio/Video Clip Selection

Job description

Radio-Canada Nova Scotia in Halifax is seeking a skilled writer and editor to produce clear, concise digital content for regional and national audiences. You will organize and update pages for Atlantic provinces, support radio teams on digital platforms, and gather information from diverse sources.

You will rewrite texts, ensure grammar and style, craft headlines for social media, select photos and audio/video clips, and critically review material to maintain high standards in a fast-paced