National and International Assignment Editor (French Services)

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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.

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We are looking for a cross-platform national assignment editor (digital radio TV) responsible for national and international affairs on a permanent basis. The position is on a permanent and weekend basis from Thursday to Sunday.

Your role

As National Assignment Editor based in Montreal you will coordinate the work of reporters assigned to cover national or international news for our various platforms as needed. You will also coordinate certain deployments of our reporters abroad. You may also be required to vet and edit reporters copy as needed.

Your role will be to consult plan assign and coordinate journalistic resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events in accordance with corporate standards and policies of Radio-Canada. This position requires someone with initiative judgment leadership skills a strong contact network as well as the ability to work well in a team and under pressure while maintaining good working relationships with your colleagues. You must also have excellent knowledge of the digital space (content and formats).

You will perform the following tasks:

• Keep up withnational and international news through various sources.

• Encourage reporters to come up with their own story ideas.

• Choose what events will be covered during the week-end day and prepare the assignment schedule for our web platforms the Tljournal RDI and the radio.

• Attend planning meetings for day-to-day upcoming and special-event coverage. Read through the schedules drafted by other assignment editors. Discuss the various events to be covered express your opinions and take into account those of the team.

• Assign stories to reporters and coordinate their work. Discuss with reporters what story angles to pursue and direct them accordingly. Provide them with additional documentation as needed.

• Assess the feasibility of producers and lineup editors requests (e.g. live hits) based on production imperatives.

• Assign cameramans.

• Commission reports from other newsrooms including foreign networks. Inform the resource desk of feed requirements. Vet the content of reports once received.

• Review reporters items and live hits when they go to air.

• Follow up with reporters and assignment editors; give them feedback on their work.

• Ensure that items under your responsibility scheduled to air in the various newscasts are ready on time.

• Coordinate if applicable the work of a researcher.

• Perform as needed the duties of reporter and national lineup editor.

• Vet and occasionally edit reporters copy.

• Ensure that information aired is true and verified in accordance with corporate standards and policies.

• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

The position requires the following:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or the equivalent

• Seven (7) years journalism experience or the equivalent

Skills:

• Extensive general knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of international affairs from a Canadian perspective

• In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics

• Detailed knowledge of the digital news production cycle

• Knowledge of production techniques and various digital formats

• Solid understanding of the various platforms

• Superior French-language skills

• Proficiency in English is an asset.

• Newsroom assignment experience is an asset

• Ability to work well under pressure and independently

• Your colleagues respect

• Ability to analyze synthesize and think critically about complex issues

• Ability to take initiative and be flexible

• Through familiarity with and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices

Candidates might be tested as follows:

• Interview

• Hiring tests

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.

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