Digital Editor (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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As Digital Editor you will create content for Radio-Canadas digital tools and various platforms. You will produce clips using publishing and editing software.

You will work on both daily news coverage and special projects partnerships and other station productions.

You will be expected to develop your own story ideas as well as those of your colleagues. You will stay up to date on digital developments and emerging trends.

Your work schedule will be Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor current events and relevant information within your coverage area.

• Participate in production meetings; propose ideas and concepts and share editorial perspectives.

• Research gather select and verify information from various sources.

• Select content (reports interviews documentaries etc.) for online publication; adapt summarize and complete content as needed and determine publishing order.

• Listen to view and select audio audiovisual and visual elements; adapt formats for online publication; request images and when required take photographs.

• Write descriptive informational and promotional texts in a style appropriate to the platform; contribute to the development of interactive features and write related content; publish online.

• Write articles by proposing editorial angles identifying interview subjects conducting and recording interviews and publishing content online.

• Update website or section content.

• Research select and insert hyperlinks.

• Review and edit your own texts and when needed those of colleagues.

• Collaborate in organizing and participating in interactive activities (moderation live chats discussion forums etc.).

• Respond to audience inquiries and forward content-related requests to the appropriate teams.

• Follow up on the various stages of digital projects as required.

• Perform any other related duties necessary to carry out the above responsibilities.
  

Job requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Two (2) years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Strong writing skills with solid knowledge of grammar and syntax

• Very good command of the other official language is an asset

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Strong research and interviewing skills

• Editorial ability to select relevant topics and adapt summarize and enhance content

• Strong understanding of digital media practices and standards

• Good knowledge of regional news and issues in the Estrie region

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Theoretical test related to the position

• 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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