Reporter - editor (french Services)

Reporter-Editor (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.

Radio-Canada Terre-Neuve et Labrador is seeking an experienced Reporter/Editor for our St. John's station. Under the supervision of the Assignment Producer and reporting to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, you will be assigned to produce articles and stories focusing on Newfoundland and Labrador news for our French-speaking audiences in the province and across the country.

To excel in this role, you must have a creative mind, strong editorial judgment and sharp news sense, along with the resourcefulness to find original, compelling stories in the public interest. You must be comfortable on radio and writing copy for our digital platforms but may also be required to occasionally report for television. All work will be governed by CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices.

What you bring:

• University education (or equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field
• Three (3) years' directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting
• Relevant experience filing stories and delivering live hits
• Strong interviewing, writing and narration skills
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate and Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Knowledge of social, political, cultural and economic life in Atlantic Canada
• Knowledge of issues facing Newfoundland and Labrador's French-speaking community
• Excellent command of French (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Valid driver's licence
• Strong news sense, editorial judgment and decision-making skills
• Resourcefulness and initiative
• Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to plan, organize and co-ordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work effectively under pressure
• Creative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to researching and newsgathering
• Willingness to travel across the province and work flexible, variable hours

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.