Lineup Editor (Regional) (French Services) (On Site)

Position Title:

Status of Employment:

Position Language Requirement:

Language Skills:

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:

This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role

As Regional Lineup Editor for digital platforms, you will contribute to digital production while providing editorial direction for content. Your tasks will involve chasing stories, writing copy, vetting news content and ensuring its publication by adding items to the lineups for the various digital platforms and delivery channels (mobile app, website, newsletter, social media, etc.).

You will report to the Manager journalism and the Senior Manager, News and Programming, and must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Description of duties:

• Keep up with the news through various sources.

• Determine stories and angles in tandem with the editorial team.

• Coordinate the work of the digital editorial team.

• Edit the work of reporters before publication in tandem with the editorial team.

• Ensure the quality of copy stories; identify sources, check facts and request changes as needed.

• Determine the content delivery strategy in conjunction with the assignment desk.

• Conduct image searches and embed any visuals, graphics, video or audio required to accompany the content.

• Monitor news developments.

• Ensure that platforms under your control are continuously updated.

• Coordinate live news coverage and the live broadcast of media briefings.

• Write alerts, copy and titles as needed.

• Regularly monitor technology trends to keep up with best digital practices and technological innovations.

• Use the various tools at your disposal to track content engagement.

• Work with the national desk to promote stories likely to interest audiences outside our region.

What you bring?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Five years’ journalism experience or equivalent.

• At least one year’s experience in a digital environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of digital formats and trends.

• Excellent knowledge of current events.

• Broad general knowledge.

• Ability to show initiative.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Team co-ordination experience an asset.

• Solid command of French (working language).

• Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English.

• Confident, positive leadership.

• Ability to thrive in a team environment while being a resourceful self-starter.

• Ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.

• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

• Knowledge of CMSs (Scoop, Picto, etc.) and audio/video management systems (such as Avid NewsCutter, Dalet Plus, Final Cut) an asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview.

• Journalistics Tests.

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.

Primary Location:

Number of Openings:

Work Schedule: