Reporter - editor (french Services) (one Site)

Reporter-Editor (French Services) (One Site)

Radio-Canada Alberta is looking for an Edmonton-based reporter-editor, who is dedicated to preparing texts and reports on current events in Alberta for our francophone audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, editorial judgment, a keen sense of the news and will be comfortable reporting in front of the camera, speaking on the radio as well as writing online news. The assignment may change, but the schedule sometimes includes weekends, early morning and late-night, rotating with other colleagues. If you have journalism experience and want to work in a province to the issues of interest to all Canadians, this work is for you.

Function:

• Prepares reports and writes web texts, news bulletins and news programs in accordance with Company standards and policies.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Journalism training or a bachelor's degree with experience related to journalism.
• Job requires three years of directly related experience that includes demonstrating journalism skills on radio, TV, and writing.
• Strong ability to identify topics.
• Knowledge related to the issues faced by francophones in minority language settings, specifically in Alberta.
• Knowledge of Alberta, Canadian and international news.
• A knowledge and presence on the trending social networks.
• Knowledge of Radio-Canada's mandate and its journalistic policies.
• Fluency in French (spoken and written) and a good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).
• A valid Canadian driver's license.
• Skills for self-learning of new technologies.
• Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to plan, organize and coordinate your day-to-day work to meet tight deadlines.
• Availability for travel and flexible working hours.
• An asset such as knowledge of the production software (iNews, Avid) used by Radio-Canada.
• An asset such as knowledge of the publishing software (Scoop !, Picto) used at Radio-Canada.

Short video:

• Shot on a smartphone, where you present a news story of your choice that concerns Franco-Albertans.
• Between one and one and a half minutes maximum.
• You can upload the stand-up to a content-sharing platform (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.), providing the link in your resumé or letter of interest.
• You don't have to include an interview clip or do any editing.
• The most important thing will be how you tell the story on camera.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.