Cross-platform Journalist - Montréal, Canada - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Cross-Platform Journalist (French Services)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
French

Language Skills:
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.

Unposting Date:
:59 PM

Please note that there are two (2) permanent full-time positions to fill. Applications will be considered for both positions.

This position is based in Trois-Rivières.

Your role

Reporting to the Director, French Services, Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec, you will assume the functions of a journalist assigned to digital platforms. You must have the integrity, drive and creativity to bring our programming to life.

You will develop your own stories covering a multitude of areas of interest, according to the Society's journalistic standards and practices.

We are looking for a creative journalist who wants to inform through digital platforms.

You will develop your own stories covering a wide range of topics, in accordance with the Corporation's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You must maintain a large network of contacts, pitch story ideas related to Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec affairs, and provide in-depth and follow-up reporting.

You will conduct research and interviews, write copy, edit audio and video, and produce thorough, fact-checked, dynamic, compelling news content which will be likely to be broadcast on our digital platforms.

Please note the working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements, including evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Three (3) years' journalism experience or equivalent

Skills:

Extensive general knowledge
Creative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to chasing stories, with a focus on getting the facts right
Indepth knowledge of current events in Mauricie/CentreduQuébec
Ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines
Ability to work well in a team or independently, be resourceful, and take initiative
Knowledge of visual, audio and digital storytelling techniques, as well as strong interviewing skills
Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices
Superior Frenchlanguage skills
Knowledge of English is an asset
Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company
Interview

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

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

In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:
225 Rue Des Forges Bureau 101, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 2G7

Work Schedule:
Full time