Digitial Reporter-Editor (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)

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Status of Employment:

Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

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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:

2027-01-30 11:59 PM

Your Role

The Digital Newsroom is seeking an on-call journalist to join its news service.

In this role, you will be responsible for writing general news content, processing photos, videos, and audio, and proposing clear and engaging news stories for our digital platforms, all in compliance with the journalistic standards, practices, and policies of CBC/Radio-Canada. You must be able to work and react quickly in an environment driven by the unpredictable flow of news.

This position will be based at the Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal, according to production needs. You must be available to work atypical hours, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

This position requires full-time on-site presence.

Please note that these are on-call positions to be filled. 

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in journalism.
• At least one (1) year in digital journalism, an asset.

Skills:

• Strong general knowledge.
• Excellent awareness of current events.
• Strong ability to simplify complex topics.
• Excellent command of French.
• Knowledge of English (spoken and written) is an asset.
• Proficiency in digital communication and writing techniques.
• Creativity and ease in exploring new digital formats.
• Good knowledge of social media.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the organization’s journalistic standards and practices.

Selected candidates will be required to complete the following:

• Journalistic tests.
• 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. 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. 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:

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Work Schedule:

Part time