Reporter-Editor (French Services) (On Site)

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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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Radio-Canada Alberta is looking for a Calgary-based reporter-editor, who is dedicated to preparing texts and reports on current events in Center and Southern Alberta for our francophone audiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, editorial judgment, a keen sense of the news and will be comfortable reporting in front of the camera, speaking on the radio as well as writing online news. The assignment may change, but the schedule regularly includes weekends, early morning and late-night, rotating with other colleagues. If you have journalism experience and want to work in a province to the issues of interest to all Canadians, this work is for you.

Function: Prepares reports and writes web texts, news bulletins and news programs in accordance with Company standards and policies.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• Journalism training or a bachelor's degree with experience, three (3) years,  related to journalism.
• Directly related experience that includes demonstrating journalism skills on radio, TV, and writing.
• Strong ability to identify topics.
• Knowledge related to the issues faced by francophones in minority language settings, specifically in Alberta.
• Knowledge of Alberta, Canadian and international news.
• A knowledge and presence on the trending social networks.
• Knowledge of Radio-Canada's mandate and its journalistic policies.
• Fluency in French (spoken and written) and a good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).
• A valid Canadian driver's license.
• Skills for self-learning of new technologies.
• Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to plan, organize and coordinate your day-to-day work to meet tight deadlines.
• Availability for travel and flexible working hours.
• An asset such as knowledge of the production software (iNews, Avid) used by Radio-Canada.
• An asset such as knowledge of the publishing software (Scoop !, Picto) used at Radio-Canada.

Please submit your application in French, and include a link to your demo in your application letter.

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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