National Line - up Editor, Radio (french Services)

National Line-Up Editor, Radio (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 Line-Up Editor, you will be in charge of preparing the lineup of international, national and regional news for newscasts. You will supervise the on-air presentation or online publication in keeping with corporate standards and policies. This is a permanent, full-time position. For information, the successful candidate will initially work from Friday to Sunday morning. The schedule may be subject to change depending on operational requirements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Seven (7) years relevant journalism experience or equivalent

Skills:

• Extensive general knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of national/international news and current affairs
• Demonstrate strong leadership
• Solid command of writing techniques specific to the radio medium
• Thorough knowledge of newsroom logistics
• Knowledge of production techniques
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to go on air to read news bulletins, an asset
• Fluent in the working language: French
• Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Practical 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 email to recruitment@cbc.ca.

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time