Reporter/Editor and Researcher (On-Call) (French Services) – CBC/Radio-Canada

Title of the Job: Reporter/Editor and Researcher (On-Call) (French Services)

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: Position Title: Reporter/Editor and Researcher (On-Call) (French Services)Status of Employment: Temporary (STTRC)Position Language Requirement: FrenchLanguage Skills: French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 11:59 PMRadio-Canada News & Current Affairs is currently looking for on-call reporters with a wide range of interests (business/economy, politics, social media) to provide backfill support and ensure ongoing operations in the newsroom.Reporters will be assigned primarily to produce content for all Radio-Canada platforms (TV, radio, digital). They will write articles and file stories per corporate standards and policies and find interviewees and prepare interviews.We are seeking candidates for the following positions:Reporter/EditorResearcherPlease note these are on-call, casual, part-time opportunities and shifts may include being assigned to work flexible hours, including morning, day, evening during the week and weekends.The Researcher position requires:Two (2) years’ journalism experienceVery good knowledge of research tools and techniquesComfort with gathering online researchAbility to convince potential guestsConsiderable initiative and resourcefulnessThe Reporter/Editor position requires:Two (2) years’ journalism experience (an acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered)In addition to the above-mentioned requirements specific to each position, candidates must meet the following criteria:Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalentSkills:Extensive general knowledgeExcellent knowledge of regional, provincial and national affairsSolid command of writing and story research techniquesSolid command of the working language: French; very good knowledge of English is an assetGood communication skillsKnowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices an assetInterest in and aptitude for learning new toolsAbility to thrive in a team environment while being self-starting and resourcefulAbility to work well under pressure to tight deadlinesWillingness to work flexible, irregular hours depending on the assignmentBe legally entitled to work in CanadaOur selection process includes testing to evaluate your general knowledge, current events knowledge and French-language proficiency (spoken and written).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 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 .You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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 0C2Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Part time

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