Head of Journalism (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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Please note this this a 12 months contract position.

Your role

Radio-Canada is looking for an Head of Journalism who will work closely with and under the supervision of the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs. This position is based in Moncton New Brunswick.

You must have extensive journalism experience and superior editorial judgment. You must be able to supervise the production of news content for digital radio and -depth knowledge of all our platforms is a definite asset for this position.

You must also bring confident positive leadership and strong interpersonal skills in order to maintain a harmonious respectful workplace. You will be required to support teams on a daily basis ensuring compliance with Journalistic Standards and Practices in accordance with management directions.

Key tasks:

• Communicate overall strategic objectives as well as more specific objectives related to News and Current Affairs editorial practices digital platforms impact journalism and continuous news. Develop an action plan for achieving those objectives and follow up with teams.

• Constantly monitor the work of reporters and lineup editors to ensure alignment with the editorial vision.

• Be the first point of contact for questions about story choices/angles resources field deployments staff assignments etc.

• Support guide engage and motivate news teams to generate and develop relevant feature series for audiences.

• Ensure optimal reach for multiplatform content.

• Coach reporters on a daily basis and establish career development plans for each of them.

• Attend daily story meetings.

• Monitor our news production on digital radio and television platforms with a critical eye to provide teams with feedback and ensure quality control.

• Cover for the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs in their absence.

• Participate in the performance management process for staff and suggest ways to improve performance.

• Participate in the hiring process for new employees in tandem with the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs.

• Supervise new hires and interns support the smooth operation of teams on a daily basis and ensure that technical needs are met.

• Manage and approve schedules and identify challenges in the field jointly with the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs.

• Sit on various local regional and national committees upon request and perform any other task assigned by management.

• Support the Senior Manager News and Current Affairs in discussions with Legal Services.

• Help schedule the annual leave of news staff.

You will be required to be on call one weekend out of four and to respond to after-hours emergencies.

What you bring:

The position requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate field and ten (10) years journalism experience

• Advanced knowledge in journalism and program production

• Thorough knowledge of Journalistic Standards and Practices and their application as well as story treatment

• Excellent knowledge of the region and a strong network of contacts

• Bold agile and creative mind to develop innovative solutions evaluate workflows and create new processes

• Knowledge of effective management and change-management techniques

• Leadership skills to engage and inspire creative self-motivated teams

• Proven track record in developing employees and providing constructive feedback

• Ability to deal with confidential matters

• Positive attitude and solutions-focused leadership

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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