Switcher-Producer (Show Director) (French Services)

Radio-Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Sherbrooke is seeking a Switcher-Producer (Show Director). This role involves broadcasting and editing programs, ensuring technical quality, and uploading digital content. The ideal candidate has a college diploma in electronics or audiovisual production and at least three years of related experience, with fluency in French and good English skills. This is a full-time, temporary position with a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience performing related duties.

Responsibilities

• Broadcast and edit the Téléjournal Estrie and other programs.
• Program and ensure the proper functioning of the automated referral system.
• Verify technical requirements prior to broadcasts.
• Upload digital content.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good general knowledge

Interest in newsroom environment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Fluent spoken and written French

Intermediate English proficiency

Proficiency with IT tools

Education

College diploma in electronics or audiovisual production

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Switcher-Producer (Show Director) (French Services)

Status of Employment: Temporary (STTRC)

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: 2025-09-23 11:59 PM

Your Role

Radio-Canada Estrie is currently seeking one (1) Switcher-Producer (Show Director) for its newsroom in Estrie. As a switcher-producer, you will broadcast and edit the Téléjournal Estrie and other programs in whole or in part. You will program, start and ensure the proper functioning of the automated referral system on the air and you will ensure the proper functioning of peripheral equipment such as the writing synthesizer, the sound console, BCCs, robotics, intercom, system graph and weather system. You will also be responsible for ensuring that technical requirements are verified prior to broadcasts. You will also ensure the control of the technical quality of the programs. You will also be required to upload digital content.

Schedule: This is a full-time, one-year replacement position, assigned from Thursday to Sunday. However, this schedule may be modified according to work organization, editorial requirements, and operational needs.

Qualifications

• College diploma in electronics, audiovisual production or other relevant field
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience performing related duties

Skills

• Able to work well under pressure for extended periods
• Good general knowledge
• Keen interest in working in a newsroom environment
• Able to work well with multiple people
• Editorial judgment, leadership and decision-making skills
• Initiative
• Team spirit
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent spoken and written French
• Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English
• Proficiency with IT tools

Shortlisted Candidates

• Will be tested via 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. As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us by emailing [e-mail]. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. Please inform us promptly of any situation that could present a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Number Of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Part time