Reporter/researcher (french Services)

Reporter/Researcher (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.

In this position, you will report to the Saguenay station's Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show Place publique. You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics, content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market. You must be highly adaptable, be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts. In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region and its influencers, you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach. As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or any other relevant field
• Three (3) years of journalism experience

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
• Extensive general knowledge
• Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques
• A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network
• Ease on the air, especially on the radio
• Ability to work well in a team, while being self-starting and resourceful
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Fluency in the working language (French), both spoken and written
• English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level, writing beginner level (an asset)
• Willingness to work irregular hours

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• 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. 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.

Primary Location: 500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4

Work Schedule: Full time