Job Description

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

The successful candidate will be assigned primarily to the production of newscasts or other programs for regional French services.

With appropriate direction from a producer and/or switcher/director, you organize and contribute to the preparation, production and post-production of a televised newscast. Although work is generally performed according to accepted standards and procedures, there is latitude for independent judgment and initiative. At the same time, there is a high requirement for accuracy and attention to detail. Work regularly involves the coordination of the activities of others.

You will be responsible for preparing the required materials and will assist in the presentation of scripts. You will also be responsible for gathering information required to produce the show, ensuring that the necessary revisions are made to lineups, and informing all affected personnel of any changes. You will also compile and proofread all information for credit lists and keys.

Please note that the part-time permanent position is based on an atypical Saturday & Sunday schedule with shifts that may end in the evening.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Community college diploma in radio or television arts or the equivalent.
• Two or more years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience during which you have become familiar with the fields of television production, IT, and broadcasting technologies.
• Superior French-language skills (spoken and written) is mandatory; working knowledge of spoken and written English (An asset).
• Good knowledge of newsroom operations.
• Proven knowledge of iNEWS and MediaCentral editing software.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research and gather information from a variety of sources.
• Good technical and production skills.
• Excellent prioritizing and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated attention to accuracy under time constraint.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Openness to new work methods.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

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\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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.

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