editor Montreal
CBC/Radio-Canada
Full Time
Montreal
90270 - 77320 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)
Primary Location Montreal
Position Language Requirement French Only
Language Skill Level (Reading) -
Language Skill Level (Writing) -
Language Skill Level (Speaking) -
Status of Employment Permanent
Work schedule(s) Full-time
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.
Your role
Réseau de l’information (ICI RDI) is seeking two National Lineup Editors to plan, prepare and supervise news and information content for its morning show.
As National Lineup Editor based in Montreal, you will prepare and supervise the content of D’abord l’Info. You may be required to prepare the newscast lineups and assign reporters to the field at the start of the day. You coordinate an editorial team. You will also supervise the presentation of news content, ensuring that it adheres to the program’s objectives, ICI RDI’s editorial policies and mandate, and CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
These are permanent, full-time positions that will be assigned to the weekday and/or weekend morning shifts. Schedules may be adjusted based on operational needs.
Key tasks:
- Follow regional, national and international news events, relying on various sources.
- Research, review and select stories for reporters and items for newscasts. Identify sources and check facts.
- Assign reporters to the field.
- Prepare live stand-ups from reporters in the field and/or in the studio.
- Determine story angles. Write copy, headlines and intros.
- Attend story meetings for morning, upcoming and special-event coverage. Suggest story ideas and discuss story angles with your colleagues.
- Line up newscasts. While the newscast is on air, decide whether the lineup should be changed to reflect breaking news.
- Select video clips. Adapt the content of these clips or reports for various newscast formats.
- Vet and correct the work of reporter/editors before broadcast.
- After a broadcast, provide feedback to reporters, program colleagues and management.
- Perform reporter duties as required to meet production needs.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Seven (7) years’ journalism experience or equivalent
Skills:
- Extensive general knowledge coupled with superior analytical and synthesis skills
- Confident, positive leadership
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent editorial judgment to select relevant items for broadcast
- Strong ability to work well under pressure
- Proven ability to handle urgent requests and breaking news
- Willingness and availability to work non-standard hours
- In-depth knowledge of national and international affairs
- Excellent command of French
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English is an asset
- Strong television writing and storytelling skills
- Very good knowledge of newsroom logistics
- Knowledge of production techniques
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
Selected candidates will be tested as follows:
- Interview
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 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 [email protected].
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 interest. In 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.
Job Posting Date May 31, 2023, 4:54:42 PM
Unposting Date Jun 14, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CEO: Catherine Tait
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: cbc.radio-canada.ca
Year Founded: 1936
CBC/Radio-Canada
cbc.radio-canada.ca
Ottawa, Canada
Catherine Tait
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Government
Broadcast Media
1936
