Culture Reporter (french Services)

Culture Reporter (French Services)

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.

As a culture reporter for Radio-Canada, you will cover daily events and issues related to cultural and artistic life in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. You will work across all digital platforms, as well as radio and television. You will be expected to demonstrate clarity, depth, and rigor in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices. You must also show creativity and originality in generating ideas and approaches for covering content. In this role, you will report to the Editor-in-Chief of the Saguenay station. We are looking for someone curious, dynamic, comfortable presenting journalistic content live, and committed to teamwork and maintaining a positive work environment. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday and may be adjusted according to production needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in journalism or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong general knowledge
• In-depth understanding of cultural news in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
• Excellent command of the French language
• Knowledge of English is an asset
• Familiarity with media-specific communication techniques (web, radio, TV) and interview methods
• Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating autonomy, resourcefulness, and initiative
• Boldness, creativity, and curiosity in fact-finding
• Strong knowledge of digital storytelling and social media management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of the Corporation's Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Valid driver's license

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• Written test related to the position
• French-language 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.