Lineup Editor Regional (Morning Newsreader) (English Services)

Position Title:

Lineup Editor Regional (Morning Newsreader) (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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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.

Unposting Date:

2024-06-27 11:59 PM

We are looking to hire a Regional Lineup Editor for CBC Montreal’s weekday radio newsreader. This is a full-time permanent position.

Your role:

We break stories at CBC News. Our focus is on original journalism, finding the angles that matter to our audience, and telling stories that are rooted in our English-speaking communities in Montreal and across the province.

We are fast and accurate with breaking and developing news. Our radio news is the best in the city and the province.

In accordance with the Corporation’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, as the weekday radio newsreader, you will deliver the news on the radio, and to audiences listening live on the website or the Listen and News apps. You are an excellent broadcaster, journalist and leader. You will also make sure our digital coverage is up to date, and can vet web copy as necessary.

For reference purposes, and at the time of this posting, the AM Regional Lineup Editor shift is Monday-Friday, 4:00 am-12:00 pm in office.

Job Responsibilities:

Line up and read the radio news on weekdays

Vet radio copy

Do interviews, pull clips and write copy so that the weekend newscasts are up-to-date

Present news headlines and updates in an interactive way on the morning current affairs radio show

Chase breaking news, when warranted

Assign radio and digital reporters

Vet digital copy

Be prepared to host a radio news special in the case of big breaking news

Pitch original story ideas and angles

This assignment also requires you to report for our news platforms

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

A) Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent

Five (5) years’ journalism degree or the equivalent

B ) Skills:

Extensive general knowledge

In-depth knowledge of current events and news across the province

Connection to and understanding of Quebec’s diverse and underrepresented communities

Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news

Deep desire to make the radio newscasts the best in the market

Strong vetting skills for radio and digital copy

Excellent reporting, interviewing and writing skills

Engaging on-air presence, live broadcasting

Thorough knowledge of logistics of an integrated, mobile-first newsroom

A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Ability to cut clips from a variety of sources and edit for radio

Fluency in the working language (English)

Comprehensive knowledge of the other official language (French)

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

Must be available to work all shifts, depending on the assignment

Candidates who meet the posted requirements shall be invited to participate in the following stages:

Practical assignment

Interviews

Please include a letter of interest detailing how your experience would be an asset to us, as well as a link to your broadcast news experience

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.
 
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Primary Location:

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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time