Position Title:

Radio Producer (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)

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:

2025-03-09 11:59 PM

This posting is for two (2) Producer positions.

CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking candidates for two (2) Radio Producer positions at its Rimouski station. These employees will be assigned to produce the morning show Info réveil or the drive-home show Même fréquence. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, for the Lower St. Lawrence. 

This role requires creativity, strong leadership and sound judgment to successfully fulfil the show’s mandate. You’ll also need a keen understanding of digital media to effectively promote content and engage with audiences. 

Work must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and/or programming policies, standards and practices, and you are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this occurs. There is also a regular and ongoing requirement to co-ordinate the work of others.

 

You will have the following duties: 

Conceive, develop and execute program ideas and content. Participate in the preparation of program objectives in line with the mandate.

Plan, organize and develop program content, including assigning and researching.

In accordance with management objectives, determine the style, pace, tempo, lineup and format of the program.

Be responsible and accountable for managing the program budget.

Be curious about new digital formats and be eager to experiment with them in creating multimedia content for all Radio-Canada digital platforms.

Evaluate all facets of a production and programming; assist in evaluating the performance of personnel and freelance contributors.

 

What you bring:

University degree or equivalent in communications; communications and journalism, communications writing and multimedia; or any other relevant university degree

Five (5) years’ journalistic experience of which at least three (3) must involve work in radio and/or television broadcasting

Ability and confidence to make good decisions rapidly and frequently, often under deadline; ability to handle stress and work well under pressure

Ability to keep track of a number of simultaneous activities, to plan and prioritize and to analyze complex journalistic and operational issues

Leadership skills to inspire and direct creative, experienced and self-motivated staff with a consultative, respectful and “team approach” style

Solid command of French; good knowledge of English an asset

Proven journalism skills

Ability to generate original story ideas

Superior editorial judgment

Good knowledge of issues affecting the Lower St. Lawrence and Eastern Quebec regions

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada programming

Passion for emerging technologies

Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

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:

185 Blvd René Lepage E., Rimouski, Quebec, G5L 1P2

Number of Openings:

2

Work Schedule:

Full time