News Writer/Presenter (French Services)
News Writer/Presenter (French Services)
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Position Title:
News Writer/Presenter (French Services)Status of Employment:
PermanentPosition Language Requirement:
English FrenchLanguage Skills:
English (Reading - B - Intermediate) English (Speaking - B - Intermediate) English (Writing - B - Intermediate) French (Reading) French (Speaking) French (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada 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 ever-changing 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 PMYour role
As a News Writer/Presenter for Radio-Canada in Toronto you will write and present a mix of local regional national and international headlines and news stories on the radio. You may also be called upon to deliver reports and news content across other platforms as needed.
You demonstrate and maintain strong organizational skills and are able to react quickly under tight deadlines and in breaking news situations. You work in accordance with Radio-Canadas journalistic and programming policies as well as its journalistic standards and practices.
Guidance is available but you are expected to show initiative and sound judgment. You must be capable of providing feedback and ensuring the quality of on-air news reports including those produced by colleagues. You may also be required to coordinate the activities of others and close collaboration with program teams is essential.
Key responsibilities:
Draw from various sources to compile reports prepared by Radio-Canada journalists on local regional national and international issues.
Prepare the news bulletin structure the rundown and read the bulletin on air every hour or half-hour.
Facilitate the flow and sharing of information between local and regional newsrooms and the national newsroom.
Rewrite scripts as needed to tailor them for the local and regional audience.
When required you may also:
Perform technical tasks required to air hourly news bulletins and if needed half-hour headlines.
Prepare and read half-hour headlines.
Deliver a brief on-air weather update for the relevant region.
Promote upcoming programs on Radio-Canada networks.
Conduct live interviews with reporters in the field or present breaking news.
Complete logs for each news bulletin.
Edit reports sent in by journalists.
Upload audio clips into the digital system for use in newscasts.
Prepare the news bulletin for publication on one of the Corporations websites.
Profile sought:
Bachelors degree or equivalent and at least two (2) years of journalism experience along with strong on-air presentation skills
Knowledge of Radio-Canadas journalistic and programming policies
Comfort with live on-air delivery
Ability to write clearly concisely and compellingly for strong presentations
Excellent oral communication skills
Familiarity with issues affecting Ontarios Francophone community in general
Ability to work with various teams
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Proven ability to perform under high stress in a tight-deadline environment
Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a public broadcaster
Excellent command of French and the ability to work in English
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/Radio-Canada 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 ever-changing 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 e-mail 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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
