National Lineup Editor 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

RadioCanada Qubec is looking for a National Lineup Editor assigned to supervise prepare and present Le Tljournal Qubec weekend.

You will coordinate newsgathering personnel to cover stories. You will also oversee the work of journalists reporting from the field. You will prepare content for newscasts and present it on air ensuring that it adheres to Le Tljournal Qubecs mandate and CBC/RadioCanadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You will conduct interviews both on set and in the field. You may occasionally prepare your own stories for the Tljournal newscast radio and digital platforms. You will help promote regional content produced in your region.

For reference purposes this is a permanent fulltime position that will be assigned from Thursday to Sunday. However the schedule may be adjusted to accommodate workflows editorial requirements and operational needs.

You will report to the Regional Director RadioCanada Qubec and EstduQubec.

You will perform the following tasks:

• Keep up with regional national and international news through various sources.

• Research gather review vet and select news stories and items for newscasts. Identify sources and check facts.

• Work with the radio/digital rundown producers to plan daily upcoming and specialevent coverage. Pitch story ideas and discuss story angles with your colleagues. Line up newscasts.

• Cultivate a network of contacts.

• Assign reporters and act as assignment editor to respond to requests from the network.

• Select video clips. Adapt the content of these clips or reports for various newscast formats.

• Monitor news developments with an eye on deadlines and change newscast content accordingly.

• Copyedit reporters scripts before broadcast as needed. Vet stories that will be aired. Request changes if necessary.

• Determine story angles. Write copy headlines and intros. Prepare live standups from reporters in the field.

• After a broadcast provide feedback to reporters and management. Review the newscast if necessary.

• When required help assess the work of reporters and critique newscasts or digital content.

• Conduct interviews and produce stories that will run on the Tljournal newscast or on digital platforms.

• Perform the duties of reporter as needed.

• Perform all other related duties as needed.

Job requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Seven 7 years reporting experience

Skills:

• Extensive general knowledge and superior analytical skills

• Confident positive leadership

• Superior communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Indepth knowledge of regional national and international affairs

• Solid command of French

• Advanced oral proficiency intermediate writing proficiency and advanced reading proficiency in English is an asset

• Inquisitive mind and ability to chase stories and interviews

• At least three 3 years proven experience writing effectively for television

• Thorough knowledge of newsroom logistics

• Knowledge of production techniques

• Knowledge of the multiplatform production environment (TV radio and digital)

• An uptodate contact network

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of CBC/RadioCanadas Journalistic Standards and Practices

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• Journalistic tests

• 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/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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