Reporter-Editor Digital 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 ColombieBritannique/Alberta/Grand Nord is looking for a reporter/editor assigned as a digital editor.

This is a one year temporary position than can be based in Edmonton or Calgary.

Your role will focus primarily on pitching and executing ideas and concepts to promote the digital content under your responsibility. You will be involved in planning digital projects as well as augmenting the stations content and special projects.

As digital editor you will also be occasionally responsible for gathering writing and creating content mainly for the web radio and all digital platforms.

You will write headlines and short copy adapt general programming content and update CBC/RadioCanada French Services websites serving Alberta the Far North and British Columbia in line with corporate standards and policies.

You will follow developments in multimedia mobile media and other related fields and assist with short and mediumterm planning for upcoming publications. You will share your projects deployment plans with teams across the country and ensure maximum exposure for crossplatform productions.

You will support the Vidojournal newscast teams and help develop new formats and special projects for digital platforms and radio.

Work is governed by CBC/RadioCanadas journalistic and programming policies practices and standards.

Advice and guidance are regularly available but there is latitude for initiative and independent judgment. There may be opportunity to coordinate the work of others and close cooperation with all RadioCanada teams is essential.

A digital editors key tasks include the following:

• Enhancing digital content beyond standard web copy.

Incorporating graphics maps photos and carousels.

Working with reporters to develop page layouts.

• Designing layouts for largescale digital projects (e.g. Empreintes.

• Augmenting radio segments.

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• The schedule may include weekend early morning and evening shifts.

• Excellent command of French is required (Frenchspeaking environment).

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Three 3 years directly related experience including proven ability in the field and knowledge of the broadcasting industry

• Good knowledge of current events in the three regions

• Solid command of French (working language); very good knowledge of English

• Strong digital storytelling skills

• Ability to select relevant items for posting online then adapt summarize and add to them as required

• Strong ability to digitize format and edit audiovisual material

• Ability to become proficient with social media particularly to gather information and quickly post content across all platforms

• Excellent writing skills

• Understanding of CBC/RadioCanada journalistic and programming policies standards and practices

• Technical production skills; knowledge of audio consoles iNews and Dalet is an asset

• Knowledge of Picto Scoop Canva and Datawrapper publishing tools is an asset

• Ability to solve technical/operational issues

• Resourcefulness initiative and creativity

• Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines

• Communication and interpersonal skills; excellent team player

• Openness to new workflows

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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