Reporter (French Services)

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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.

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Your role

As a reporter for Radio-Canada you will cover regional news in SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean on a daily basis. For your primary assignment with RDI you will be required to travel into the field to gather information and to present your stories live. You may also be assigned to more local coverage for the SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean newsroom.

You will need to demonstrate clarity and rigor in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices as well as creativity and originality in developing ideas and approaches for producing content on digital platforms radio and television.

In this role you will report to the Editor-in-Chief of the Saguenay station.

We are looking for someone curious energetic comfortable presenting journalistic content live and committed to teamwork and maintaining a positive work environment.

Please note that the standard schedule is Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and may vary depending on production needs.

Your profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Three (3) years of experience in journalism or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong general knowledge

• In-depth understanding of current affairs in SaguenayLac-Saint-Jean

• Excellent command of the French language

• Knowledge of English is an asset

• Familiarity with media-specific communication techniques (web radio TV) and interview methods

• Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating autonomy resourcefulness and initiative

• Boldness creativity and curiosity in fact-finding

• Strong knowledge of producing digital news reports and managing social media

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Knowledge of the Corporations Journalistic Standards and Practices

• Valid drivers licence

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• Written test related to the position

• French language test

• 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.

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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