Lineup Editor (Regional) (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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Your Role

As a Regional Lineup Editor for digital video you will contribute to digital video production while providing editorial direction for content.

Your tasks will involve chasing stories writing copy for videos correcting captions vetting video news content and ensuring its publication by adding items to the video and social media lineups.

You will report to the Manager Journalism and must adhere to CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

More specifically you will do the following:

• Keep up with the news through various sources.

• Determine stories and angles in tandem with the editorial team.

• Co-ordinate the work of the digital video team.

• Edit the work of reporters before publication in tandem with the editorial team.

• Ensure the quality of copy; identify sources check facts and request changes as needed.

• Determine the content delivery strategy in conjunction with the assignment desk.

• Conduct image searches and embed any visuals graphics video or audio required to accompany the content.

• Monitor news developments.

• Ensure that platforms under your control are continuously updated.

• Assist colleagues with live news coverage and the live broadcast of media briefings.

• Write alerts copy and titles.

• Regularly monitor technology trends to keep up with best digital practices and technological innovations.

• Use the various tools at your disposal to track content engagement.

• Correct captions.

• Write highly visual news stories in text-in-video format.

• Plan the shooting and editing of video content.

• Work with the national desk to promote stories likely to interest audiences outside our region.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

• Five years journalism experience or equivalent.

• At least one years experience in a digital environment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of digital formats and trends.

• Excellent knowledge of current events.

• Extensive general knowledge.

• Ability to show initiative.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Team co-ordination experience an asset.

• Excellent command of French (language of work).

• Intermediate oral writing and reading proficiency in English.

• Confident positive leadership.

• Ability to thrive in a team environment while being a resourceful self-starter.

• Ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.

• Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

• Knowledge of CMSs (Scoop Picto etc.) and audio/video management systems (such as Avid NewsCutter Dalet Plus Final Cut) an asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview.

• Skills testing.

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 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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