Regional Lineup Editor (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

As a Regional Web Lineup Editor your responsibilities will include identifying story ideas writing and editing news content and ensuring its publication primarily on the Radio-Canada Estrie website as well as on other digital distribution platforms such as the mobile app website newsletter social media and others.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager of News and Programming and must comply with CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

This is an evening web position scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The schedule may vary depending on production needs.

More specifically the candidate will:

• Monitor regional national and international news from various information sources.

• Research gather analyze verify and select reports and news elements for news bulletins.

• Monitor national news across the network that may have an impact on the region; identify sources and verify facts.

• Participate in daily coverage planning meetings and meetings related to special events; propose story ideas and collaborate with colleagues on story angles; develop the rundown (layout) of news bulletins.

• Maintain a network of contacts and sources.

• Select audio and visual clips and adapt content from these clips or reports into various formats for news bulletins.

• Define the editorial angle of news coverage; write scripts headlines and story leads in accordance with the specific style of the platform; prepare live hits with reporters in the field.

• Monitor the evolution of news based on broadcast deadlines and update bulletins accordingly.

• Review reports with journalists prior to broadcast (vetting) and request corrections when necessary.

• Define the rundown (layout) of the news bulletin; for digital platforms ensure each story includes all required textual (titles headlines etc.) audiovisual and audio elements;

• For television supervise the content of the newscast during broadcast; for radio supervise the on-air broadcast; in the control room provide direction and exchange information with the production team; during broadcast make decisions to modify the rundown as news developments require.

• Notify the newsroom manager or website manager of any event that may warrant a special bulletin or special program.

• After broadcast follow up as required with journalists and management; re-listen to the broadcast bulletin when necessary.

We are seeking a candidate with the following profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Five (5) years of experience in journalism or equivalent

Skills:

• Broad general knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of current affairs and regional realities

• Excellent command of the working language: French

• Strong knowledge of the other official language is an asset

• Mastery of media-specific communication techniques

• Very good understanding of newsroom logistics

• Knowledge of production techniques

• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices

Selected candidates will be required to complete the following assessment:

• Therory test related to the position

• 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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 .

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 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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