Assignment Editor National On-Call French Services
Assignment Editor National On-Call French Services
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Position Title:
Assignment Editor (National) (OnCall) (French Services)Status of Employment:
Temporary (STTRC)Position Language Requirement:
FrenchLanguage Skills:
French (Reading) French (Speaking) French (Writing)Work at CBC/RadioCanada
At CBC/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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:
:59 PMRadioCanada News & Currents Affairs is currently looking for oncall assignment editors to meet backfill needs in the Montreal newsroom.
Candidates will provide backfill coverage for the assignment team on weekdays or weekends based on operational requirements.These are oncall positions.
As National Assignment Editor based in Montreal you will coordinate the work of reporters assigned to cover regional national or international news for our various platforms as needed. You will also be required to vet and edit reporters copy again as needed.
Your role will be to consult plan assign and coordinate newsgathering resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events in compliance with CBC/RadioCanada Journalistic Standards and Practices. This position requires someone with initiative and sound editorial judgment. You will report directly to the Managing Editor.
You must have:
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Five 5 years journalism experience or equivalent
Required skills:
Extensive general knowledge
Indepth knowledge of Quebec national and international affairs
Knowledge of newsroom logistics
Excellent knowledge of French; advanced proficiency in English is an asset
Ability to analyze synthesize and think critically about complex issues
Newsroom assignment experience is an asset
Ability to work well under pressure and independently
Ability to comply with the requirements for a healthy work environment
Knowledge and understanding of CBC/RadioCanada Journalistic Standards and Practices
Legally entitled to work in Canada
You may be subject to:
A selection interview
Testing (general knowledge French language writing)
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/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 email 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 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:
1000 Rue Papineau Montreal Quebec H2K 0C2Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Part timeEmployment Type
Part-Time
