Reporter/Editor (French Services)

Position Title:

Reporter/Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)

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:

2024-06-27 11:59 PM

Please note this a one-year backfill based in Charlottetown.

Your role

Radio-Canada Île-du-Prince-Édouard is seeking an experienced Reporter/Editor for our Charlottetown station. Under the supervision of the Assignment Producer and reporting to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, you will be assigned to produce articles and stories focusing on P.E.I. news for our French-speaking audiences in the province and across the country.

To be successful in this role, you must be creative, have strong editorial judgment and news sense, and be able to find original, compelling stories in the public interest. You must be comfortable on radio and writing copy for our digital platforms but may also be required to occasionally report for television. All work will be governed by CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices.

What you bring:

University education (or equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field

Three (3) years’ directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting

Relevant experience filing stories and delivering live hits

Strong interviewing, writing and narration skills

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

Knowledge of social, political, cultural and economic life in Atlantic Canada

Knowledge of issues facing P.E.I.’s French-speaking community

Excellent command of French (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written)

Valid driver’s licence

Strong news sense, editorial judgment and decision-making skills

Resourcefulness and initiative

Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

Ability to plan, organize and co-ordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure

Creative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to researching and newsgathering

Willingness to travel and work flexible hours

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:

430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time