Cultural Commentator-Interviewer (French Services)

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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.

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Your role

In this Saguenay-based position, you will cover cultural news in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region across all Radio-Canada platforms (radio, digital, and television) and play an increased role in the radio program Place publique between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. You will be responsible for covering, presenting, and commenting on current events and issues in accordance with the Corporation’s standards and policies. You will report to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.

The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Work schedules may vary depending on production needs.

Please note that this is a contractual position of 37.5 hours per week for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor current events in the program’s coverage areas and develop and maintain relationships with various sources.

• Participate in production meetings; propose story ideas and guests.

• Research, gather, assess, and verify relevant information related to assigned topics.

• Propose editorial angles and formats for contributions (scripts, clips, interviews, reports, etc.).

• Select interviewees as needed; conduct interviews; on location, may direct filming; for radio, carry out recordings.

• Review and listen to interviews; select appropriate excerpts; choose music and sound effects when required.

• Prepare content in a style adapted to the medium and the program format (scripts, reports, interviews, etc.).

• When required, prepare an editing plan and oversee editing; for radio, perform basic editing.

• Write presentation briefs for the host (topic, guest, editorial approach, background notes).

• Present and comment on stories on air; participate in on-air discussions led by the host.

• Collaborate on news programming when required.

• Drive a reporting vehicle when necessary.

• Perform any other related duties required to carry out the above responsibilities.
  

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Three (3) years of relevant experience
  

Skills:

• Strong general knowledge

• Solid understanding of current events

• Proficiency in the working language: French

• Mastery of media-specific communication techniques and interviewing skills

• Ability to work early mornings

• Valid driver’s licence
  

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.

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 [email protected].
 
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.

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