Position Title:

Associate National Lineup Web Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), 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:

2025-02-17 11:59 PM

Your role

The Centre de l’information (CDI) in Montreal is the beating heart of Radio-Canada News & Current Affairs — the central point of convergence for the news of the day, be it local, national or international.

Today, the CDI is looking for a full-time Associate National Lineup Editor for its digital news service. In this position, you will play a central role in assisting the lineup editor with editorial decisions and the production of content that makes Radio-Canada a trusted news source.

You will be a core part of a team dedicated to continuous digital news production, including alerts and live event coverage in co-ordination with other editorial teams in the CDI and at regional stations.

You will contribute story ideas and support the work of reporters. You will vet content and supervise its publication on digital news platforms in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. You will also help make editorial decisions for the content lineups of all platforms and delivery channels (apps, website, newsletters, social media, etc.).

For reference purposes, this position will be assigned to the CDI based on production needs. It is essential that you be available to work irregular hours (days, evenings, nights and weekends).

Job requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Five (5) years’ journalism experience

One (1) or more years’ experience in an associate digital lineup editor role is an asset

Skills:

Extensive general knowledge

Excellent knowledge of current events

Excellent writing skills

Good communication skills

Confident, positive leadership

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices (see our website)

Excellent command of French

Advanced oral proficiency, intermediate writing proficiency and advanced reading proficiency in English

Knowledge of digital trends and formats

Good knowledge of CMSs (Scoop, Picto, etc.) and audio/video management systems (such as Media Composer and Dalet)

Experience working in a TV or radio newsroom is an asset

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to the following:

Practical tests: will cover situation scenarios related to the production requirements

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. This includes:  

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 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time