ReporterResearcher (RDI) (French Services) (On Site)

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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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The Réseau de linformation (RDI) is seeking a journalist to work at the Radio-Canada headquarters in Montreal.

For reference this reporter/researcher position will be assigned based on production needs. The work schedule is therefore to be determined and may change.

Your role

In this role you will research pitch and prepare relevant news content and interviews in line with the programs mandate as well as the journalistic standards and policies of Société Radio-Canada.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Key responsibilities:

• Pitch story ideas angles and potential guests.

• Research assess and verify information on assigned topics for the host and/or program collaborators.

• Select and edit visual clips as needed.

• Identify and secure interviewees.

• Propose and write interview questions and scripts; compile research files (press reviews pre-interviews interview plans).

• Coordinate interview logistics (guest arrival times fees parking makeup).

• Plan upcoming programs and maintain the events calendar.

• Interest and aptitude for digital platforms an asset.

• Perform any other related tasks required to carry out the above responsibilities.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Two (2) years of experience in journalism or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong general knowledge

• Excellent understanding of current events

• Excellent knowledge of federal Canadian and Quebec politics (an asset)

• Excellent knowledge of the Corporations journalistic standards and practices

• Excellent command of French both spoken and written

• Proficiency in English an asset

If your application is selected you will be required to undergo:

• Radio-Canada journalistic tests

• 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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