Position Title:

Regional Assignment Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

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:

2025-02-11 11:59 PM

Your role

Radio-Canada Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean is looking for a candidate to fill the role of Regional Assignment Editor. Reporting to the Associate Managing Editor, you will assign and co-ordinate the day-to-day work of reporters and camera operators covering regional stories to ensure optimal deployment across our platforms in accordance with corporate standards and policies.

 

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Five (5) years’ journalism experience or equivalent

Skills:

Extensive general knowledge

In-depth knowledge of regional current events and issues

Solid command of French

Excellent knowledge of the other official language is an asset

In-depth knowledge of logistics in a TV, radio and digital newsroom

Very good knowledge of storytelling techniques specific to each platform

Knowledge of production techniques

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

Proven leadership skills along with an excellent ability to engage people and manage change

Ability to plan, organize and co-ordinate the day-to-day work of reporters so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide constructive feedback

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (Dalet, Media Browser and iNews) is an asset

Valid driver’s licence

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

Theory test related to the role

French test

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:

500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time