ReporterResearcher (French Services)

Saguenay - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Reporter/Researcher (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

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 PM

Your role

In this position you will report to the Saguenay stations Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show Place publique. You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market.

You must be highly adaptable be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts.

In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Reporter/Jean region and its influencers you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach.

As a Reporter/Researcher you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in journalism or any other relevant field
Three (3) years of journalism experience

Skills:

Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
Extensive general knowledge
Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques
A wide-ranging up-to-date contact network
Ease on the air especially on the radio
Ability to work well in a team while being self-starting and resourceful
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices
Fluency in the working language (French) both spoken and written
English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level writing beginner level (an asset)
Willingness to work irregular hours

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

Interview

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.

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.

Primary Location:

500 Rue Des Sagueneens Saguenay Quebec G7H 6N4

Work Schedule:

Full time

Position Title: Reporter/Researcher (French Services)Status of Employment:PermanentPosition Language Requirement:FrenchLanguage Skills:French (Reading) French (Speaking) French (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on mu...