Digital Reporter​/Editor; French Services; On Site

Position Title

Digital Reporter/Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Permanent

English, French

English (Reading - C
- Advanced), English (Speaking - C
- Advanced), English (Writing - B
- Intermediate), French (Reading - C
- Advanced), French (Speaking - C
- Advanced), French (Writing - C
- Advanced)

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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ICI Nouvelle-Écosse is seeking a dynamic Digital Reporter/Editor to lead our digital reporting and storytelling in all its forms. If you are passionate about emerging formats, evolving digital trends and creating engaging web content, this role offers the opportunity to become a prominent digital voice and personality for Radio-Canada in Nova Scotia.

Assignments may include delivering both live and pre-recorded reports, writing compelling stories for the Radio-Canada Nouvelle-Écosse website and producing video content in both vertical and horizontal formats. You will pitch story ideas, conduct thorough research, and write and present news segments for both regional and national programs. We are looking for a creative, motivated and inspiring journalist who is ready to help shape and elevate Radio-Canada Nouvelle-Écosse’s digital identity.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

• University degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ directly related experience, including a proven track record in the field and strong knowledge of the media industry.
• Excellent reporting and interviewing skills.
• Comfort with live reporting.
• Excellent command of French (French-speaking work environment).
• Ability to develop your own story ideas.
• Intermediate proficiency in written English, advanced proficiency spoken and reading comprehension in English (BCC level).
• Understanding of the issues that matter to French-speaking communities in the Atlantic region, particularly in Nova Scotia.
• Insight into what motivates young francophone Atlantic Canadians.
• Interest in French-speaking community life in Atlantic Canada.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, including weekends.
• Ability to work with a variety of teams.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work in a high-stress, tight-deadline environment.
• Experience working on multiple stories simultaneously.
• Understanding of the public broadcaster’s role and responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and a driving record that meets the criteria of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada production applications (iNews, Dalet, Media Central, Scoop, Picto, Adobe Premiere, video editors) is an asset.

Please provide a link to your digital video demo.

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 country’s diversity. That’s 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. That’s 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 Canada’s public…