Job Description

Position Title: Culture and Community Reporter-Editor (French Services)
Status of Employment: Permanent
Position Language Requirement: English, French
Language Skills: English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt)
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.
Unposting Date: 2025-05-15 11:59 PM
Your role
Are you passionate about culture and people? Do you enjoy sharing your finds and ideas for cultural and community activities by creating original content across all our platforms? ICI xc3x8ele-du-Prince-xc3x89douard is seeking an energetic, driven Culture and Community Reporter/Editor able to take initiative and work independently chasing stories.
Whether it involves working on the radio or in front of the camera, or producing digital content and online articles that explore all facets of Prince Edward Islands cultural and community landscape, you would be joining a high-achieving team that thrives on innovating and going the extra mile.
As a Culture and Community Reporter/Editor based in Charlottetown, you will work on multiple platforms as needed xe2x80x94 digital, radio and television xe2x80x94 to cover the cultural and community news, events and issues that matter to French-speaking Islanders with clarity, depth, originality and accuracy.
Your primary contributions will be to Le Rxc3xa9veil xc3x8ele-du-Prince-xc3x89douard, and you will write articles for Radio-Canada.ca. You may also produce video content for digital platforms or television.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the demands of live, feature and digital reporting by producing rigorous, high-quality journalism that connects with people, adhering to the Corporations Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Availability to work weekends and evenings based on production requirements.
Your profile:
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent
Three (3) years journalism experience
At least one (1) years arts reporting experience
At least one (1) years relevant on-air experience (doing live hits, producing reports, conducting interviews and writing digital articles)
Skills:
In-depth knowledge of the cultural and community sectors in P.E.I. and the Atlantic region
Excellent knowledge of current events
Independence and creativity
Superior live reporting skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Superior editorial skills (TV, radio, digital)
At least one (1) years experience doing original cross-platform reporting in a fast-paced production environment: finding angles, scripting, storytelling and identifying appropriate sources
Familiarity with digital tools
Teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively in a newsroom environment
Solid command of French
Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English
Ability to cultivate a network of contacts
Thorough knowledge and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices
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 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 . 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.
Primary Location: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6
Number of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Full time