Job Description

Position Title: Regional Lineup Web 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), French (Speaking), French (Writing)
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: 2025-08-19 11:59 PM
Your role
As Regional Lineup Web Editor assigned to the digital team, your responsibilities will include identifying story ideas, writing articles, editing news content, and ensuring publication primarily on the Radio-Canada Mauricie and Centre-du-Quebec web page, but also on other digital platforms such as the mobile app, website, newsletter, social media, and others.
You will report to the Chief of News and Programming and must comply with Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
This is primarily an evening web position, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. However, the schedule may vary based on production needs.
More specifically, the successful candidate will:
Monitor current events from a variety of news sources.
Determine topics and editorial angles in collaboration with the editorial team.
Research, gather, analyze, and fact-check information to produce digital content.
Coordinate the work of the digital newsroom team.
Oversee the work of journalists prior to publication, in collaboration with the editorial team.
Ensure the quality of written content: identifying sources, verifying facts, and requesting corrections when needed, in line with Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Establish content publishing strategies in coordination with news assignment editors.
Research images and ensure the integration of visuals, graphics, videos, or audio as needed.
Monitor breaking news and developments.
Ensure continuous updates across all responsible platforms.
Write alerts, headlines, and articles when necessary.
Regularly conduct technological watch to identify best digital practices and innovations.
Use available tools to track audience metrics and content performance.
Collaborate with assignment editors, show directors, and the national desk to highlight stories with regional or national reach.
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following profile:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Five (5) years of experience in journalism or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a digital environment
Skills:
Strong understanding of digital trends and formats
Excellent news judgment and awareness of current affairs
Outstanding writing skills
Broad general knowledge
Demonstrated initiative
Positive leadership and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent command of French (working language)
Intermediate-level oral, written, and reading comprehension skills in English
Ability to work collaboratively while being autonomous and resourceful
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Familiarity with Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices
Knowledge of content management systems (Scoop, Picto, etc.) and audio/video tools such as Avid, Dalet Plus, or Final Cut are an asset
Selected candidates will be tested as follows:
Interview
Skills and knowledge testing
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 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: 225 Rue Des Forges Bureau 101, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, G9A 2G7
Number of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Full time