Cross-Platform Managing 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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Your Role

Radio-Canada News is seeking an experienced Cross-Platform Managing Editor to lead our investigative journalism and high-impact content unit as well as the Décrypteurs fact-checking team.

To succeed in this role you bring deep experience in investigative journalism a comprehensive understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP) and exceptional editorial judgment.

Reporting to the Senior Director Investigative Reporting and Original Content you will oversee complex investigative projects while ensuring strict adherence to our JSP. You will leverage your creativity and insight into modern newsgathering to generate original innovative story ideas that elevate the quality and impact of Les Décrypteurs and our investigative reporting across all platforms.

You will provide inspiring leadership while maintaining respectful relationships with team members Legal Services and management in accordance with corporate workplace health and safety policies. You will also manage day-to-day team administration and build strategic partnerships with CBC investigative units to amplify our content nationwide.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of seasoned journalists.
• Oversee cross-platform news production (television radio and digital) from initial concept through to final publication and broadcast.
• Supervise investigative reporting co-ordinating coverage across both CBC and Radio-Canada networks.
• Drive cross-departmental collaboration serving as the primary liaison between editorial staff investigative journalists fact-checkers and Legal Services in Quebec and across Canada.
• Track current events and emerging trends to identify strategic coverage opportunities.
• Uphold editorial rigour via fact-checking while expanding content reach through partnerships with international newsrooms.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

What You Bring:

• University degree in journalism or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years journalism experience.
• Team management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of journalistic processes newsgathering methods and cross-platform news content production (TV radio and digital).
• Expertise in producing investigative stories.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and thorough understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (see our website).
• Outstanding writing and storytelling ability.
• Extensive knowledge of current events and strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Creative innovative mindset.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple developing stories simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and proactively anticipate news trends.
• Excellent command of French (working language).
• Intermediate spoken written and reading proficiency in English (BBB).

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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