Provincial Affairs Reporter French Services

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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.

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Your role

We are looking for a journalist to cover provincial affairs across all of our platforms in Ontario. You will work as part of a team with other journalists and editorial staff to determine public interest topics and the best ways to present them to the public via the web radio video or social media. You will provide analysis to help readers listeners and viewers better understand provincial issues. The journalist is expected to take initiative and demonstrate independent judgment. The role may involve coordinating the activities of others and close collaboration with programming services is essential.

The candidate must have a flexible schedule. You may occasionally be required to work physically at the Ontario Legislative Assembly office.

You will report to the Head of Content for ICI Ontario and must adhere to the journalistic Standards and Practices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

Please note that we currently have two 2 open positions in provincial affairs: one 1 permanent fulltime position and one 1 12month temporary position. Thank you for applying for the opportunity or opportunities that interest you.

Main responsibilites:

• Follow and explain provincial news in all its aspects.

• Listen to debates at the Legislative Assembly participate in scrums.

• Develop original stories and analyses in compliance with our journalistic Standards and Practices.

• Write articles make live interventions on the web radio and television.

• Edit radio and video reports.

• Participate in various TV radio and podcast programs related to politics.

• Build a network of contacts with various political and government bodies.

• Develop analyses to better explain provincial issues.

• Generate story ideas and treatment strategies.

• Engage with Ontarians to listen to their viewpoints and incorporate them into your reports.

Your profile:

• University degree (or equivalent) in Journalism Communications Political Science or related fields

• At least five 5 years of relevant experience in news services web radio and/or television

• Ability to work quickly and under pressure

• Ability to work in a team

• Flexibility with working hours (including evenings and weekends) according to the needs of provincial news

• Expertise on issues concerning Francophones in the province of Ontario

• Relevant experience in preparing and delivering reports

• Good understanding of how a newsroom operates and editorial practices

• Knowledge of CBCs mandate and journalistic policies

• Knowledge of the province of Ontario

• A network of contacts with provincial stakeholders

• Proficiency in French (spoken and written) and excellent command of English

• A valid drivers license and the ability to travel throughout Ontario is an asset

• Must be able to travel abroad

• Demonstrated experience with access to information requests

• Proven ability to work in a multiplatform environment

• Ability to work independently

• Resourcefulness and initiative

• Outgoing personality and dynamism

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to plan organize and coordinate daily tasks while meeting tight deadlines; ability to work under pressure

• Ability to prepare and write scripts for programs and broadcaststyle news writing

• Strong communication skills with the ability to write and tell stories clearly and effectively

• Good at simplifying complex topics for the audience

• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesize information

• Attention to detail and critical thinking

• Proficiency in social media

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/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.

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