Reporter - Editor To Cover Arts And Community (french Services)

Reporter - Editor To Cover Arts And Community (French Services)

Status of Employment: Permanent

Position Language Requirement: English, French

Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), 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.

Your Role

Radio-Canada Île-du-Prince-Édouard is seeking an experienced Reporter/Editor to cover arts and community stories out of our Charlottetown station. Under the supervision of the producer for the Reveil Île-du-Prince-Édouard morning show and reporting to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, you will focus on capturing and showcasing the vibrant arts and community scene across P.E.I.

You must be a strong self-starter, possess considerable creativity, and demonstrate excellent editorial judgment. You will be expected to find original, compelling stories in the public interest while building meaningful relationships with leaders and members of the Island's French-speaking community. You must be comfortable on radio and writing copy for our digital platforms but may also occasionally file for television and digital video platforms. 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.
• Relevant experience filing stories and delivering live hits.
• Keen interest in people and the arts.
• Natural ability to connect with people.
• Strong interviewing, writing, and reporting 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 P.E.I.'s French-speaking community.
• Excellent command of French (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong news sense, editorial judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Resourcefulness and initiative.
• Interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure.
• Creative, enterprising, and inquisitive approach to chasing stories and interviews.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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.

Primary Location: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time