Digital Editor​/Commentator-Interviewer; French Services; Telework​/Hybrid

Position Title

Digital Editor / Commentator-Interviewer (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

French

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. The variable work schedule, including evenings and weekends, is dictated by live sporting events. The contract is temporary, ending on March 31, 2027.

If you are passionate about sharing top sports highlights and breaking news on social media, telling compelling stories on screen and simultaneously keeping pace with a wide range of live competitions, you may be a good fit.

• Keep up with current events in the areas covered by the program. Cultivate a network of sources.
• Attend story meetings. Pitch story ideas and guests.
• Research, gather, evaluate and vet all information related to stories being covered.
• Pitch story angles and coverage formats (article, talk/tape, interview, report, etc.).
• Select interviewees if necessary. Conduct interviews. In the field, may direct filming or record audio for radio.
• Listen to and screen interviews. Choose the appropriate clips. Select, as required, music and sound effects.
• Prepare your coverage in the format appropriate to the platform and program.
• As required, prepare an editing script and supervise editing. For radio, perform basic editing tasks.
• Draft a presentation outline for the host (topic, guest, treatment, prep notes).
• Present and commentate your story on air. Take part in discussions on various topics raised by the host.
• As required, collaborate on news programs.
• Drive a news vehicle as needed.
• Carry out all other related tasks as required.

• Keep up with news stories and breaking information relevant to your assigned sports beat.
• Attend story meetings to pitch fresh ideas and provide editorial input.
• Research, gather, select and vet information from a variety of reliable sources.
• Select topics (reports, interviews, documentaries, etc.) for online publication. Adapt, summarize and supplement content as required and determine its layout and sequencing.
• Review and select audio, video and visual elements. Format media for optimal digital delivery, source stock imagery and take still photos as needed.
• Draft engaging descriptive, informational and promotional copy tailored to specific platforms. Assist in developing and writing copy for interactive content, such as games and quizzes, and publish it online.
• Produce original articles:
  Suggest unique story angles, identify interviewees, and conduct and record interviews for digital publication.
• Update the content of the site or section.
• Research, select and embed hyperlinks.
• Proofread and edit your own copy and assist colleagues with theirs as needed.
• Help organize, moderate and participate in interactive digital events (live panels, chats and discussion forums).
• Respond to audience inquiries and forward programming-specific feedback to the appropriate team members.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing digital and web projects as required.
• Carry out all other related tasks as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience.

• Broad general knowledge.
• High level of creativity.
• Good knowledge of the sports scene.
• Excellent command of French (working language).
• Intermediate proficiency in spoken, written and reading English is an asset.
• Strong digital and social media storytelling skills.
• Ability to curate items for online publication, and adapt, summarize and supplement them as needed.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Leadership.
• Ability to work well in a team.

• Valid driver’s licence.

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