Director, Journalistic Policies (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

Radio-Canada News & Current Affairs is currently seeking a Director Journalistic Policies whose primary role is to ensure compliance with CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices for all news content published and broadcast across multiple platforms.

As Director you will be responsible for the development promotion and consistent application of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP). More specifically you will respond to complaints from the public addressed to either News & Current Affairs or the Radio-Canada Ombudsman. You will provide support and advice to the General Manager News & Current Affairs on the interpretation of the JSP and the drafting of internal editorial policies. You will also provide expert guidance to journalistic staff as well as to programmers in other Radio-Canada departments as needed and consult regularly with your counterparts at CBC.

To excel in this role you must possess a deep understanding of journalistic ethics professional practices and the unique requirements of Radio-Canadas radio television and digital platforms. You must also be thoroughly familiar with the journalistic workflows involved in content production.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• University degree in journalism or a relevant field.

• Minimum 10 years journalism experience.

• Leadership experience an asset.

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• Superior editorial judgment and thorough understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices (see our website).

• Superior knowledge of journalistic processes and newsgathering methods as well as the production of stories programs and content for TV radio and digital platforms.

• Excellent command of French and superior writing skills.

• Extensive current-events knowledge and strong analytical skills.

• Deep understanding of the media and communications industries.

• Highly developed interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

• Strong ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively.

• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple changing priorities.

• Strong self-starter attitude.

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.

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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