Lineup Editor (National), CBC News Quebec (English Services) (On-site)

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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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This role requires fulltime onsite presence.

Your role

We break stories at CBC Quebec and are first to deliver developing news. We prioritize original journalism finding the angles that matter to our audience and telling stories that are rooted in the Englishspeaking communities in Quebec.

CBC Quebec is looking for a National Lineup Editor based in Montreal to implement our digital strategy regionally and oversee digital content and publishing for CBCs website News app and social media platforms for Quebec. The National Lineup Editor supervises a team of 10 digital journalists a copy editor and digital video lineup editor and is one of the senior editorial leaders in the newsroom.

We are seeking a collaborative leader with strong criticalthinking skills and experience in digital storytelling assignment and content production. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of audience needs and a passion for community engagement.

You bring to the role experience and knowledge of digital news video storytelling social media

strategies strong writing copy editing and audience engagement metrics.

We are seeking a candidate who is innovative and will champion new story treatments support evolving workflows and will help create a diverse range of content on our platforms.

As the supervisor of the Quebec digital team based in Montreal you need to be agile in assigning both breaking news and longerterm highimpact projects. Communication and feedback are central to this role. You will work closely with assignment editors producers and journalists on all platforms and play a key role in the digital rollout of editorial projects including community initiatives.

As a colleague and editorial leader you care about the people you work with and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives opinions and experiences. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

You will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories and videos are fair balanced accurate thoughtful immediate and resonate with the communities we serve.

You will coordinate with CBC News digital leaders across the country to champion journalism from Quebec and share best practices.

This is a permanent fulltime position. For reference purposes this position is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday but may be modified and is dependent on production needs.

Function

Oversee the production of news content and more specifically digital formats.

Prepare the lineup (page layout) of international national and regional news for newscasts and newmedia platforms. Suggest subjects and assist journalists with their digital reports. Determine the right format for the content and follow through with assignment officers and all the platforms for optimal delivery.

Supervise the release or airing of content for the various news platforms in accordance with corporate standards and policies.

Tasks

• Keep up with regional national and international affairs relying on various sources.
• Seek gather analyze check and select reports and news items for newscasts or Information newmedia platforms. Identify sources and check facts.
• Attend story meetings for daily upcoming and specialevent coverage. Suggest story ideas and discuss story angles with your colleagues. Prepare the newscast lineup (page layout).
• Maintain a network of contacts sources.
• Assign and coordinate editorial newscast preparation (copy audio/video editing headlines and presentations/intros) interview preparation and sourcechecking work.
• Select audio and 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. For new media ensure that platforms under your control are continuously updated.
• Review and correct the work of reporters before broadcasts or online posting. Vet the reports that will be aired or posted. Request changes if necessary.
• Determine story angles. Write copy headlines and intros in the appropriate style.
• Determine the newscast lineup (page layout). For new media ensure that each news item is accompanied by the necessary text (title headlines) and audio and audiovisual elements. For television supervise newscast content during presentation. For radio supervise presentations. In the control room instruct and inform team members. While the newscast is airing decide whether the lineup should be changed to reflect breaking the newsroom or website supervisor of any events that deserve special coverage on air or online.
• After a broadcast provide feedback to reporters and management. Review the newscast if necessary.
• For new media determine the editorial content graphics tables and maps needed and request them. Help develop a special coverage and layout plan depending on the significance of news items. Ensure that the contents of the image bank reports and hyperlinks are relevant. Help organize and participate in interactive activities (talkbacks chats forums).
• Fill in as a reporter or assignment editor as needed.
• Perform all other related duties as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Seven years experience in journalism or equivalent.
• Strong journalistic skills with excellent news judgment and the ability to work effectively under 24/7 online newsroom deadline pressure.
• Superior leadership coaching and mentoring skills with the demonstrated ability to motivate teams and encourage creativity.
• Values teamwork and demonstrates inclusive and collaborative leadership.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency in written and oral French.
• Extensive general knowledge of Quebec especially the provinces Englishspeaking communities.
• Experience developing and executing strategies including setting objectives tracking results and reporting on outcomes.
• Solid command of communication skills specific to medium as well as interview techniques along with experience in a digital environment.
• Thorough knowledge of newsroom logistics.
• Advanced skills in digital production presentation and analytics tools including content management systems video editing programs and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with 9CMS Polopoly Chartbeat MiR Airship Adobe products and audio/video management systems such as Avid NewsCutter Media Central and Dalet Plus.
• Extensive knowledge of CBC/RadioCanada Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Must be available to work all shifts depending on the assignment.

Candidates who meet the posted requirements shall be invited to participate in the following stages:

• Practical assignment
• Interviews

Please include a letter of interest detailing how your experience would be an asset to us.

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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