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Position Title: Reporter/Editor (French Services)Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement: English, FrenchLanguage 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-CanadaAt 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: 2024-06-27 11:59 PMPlease note this a one-year backfill based in Charlottetown.Your roleRadio-Canada \xc3\x8ele-du-Prince-\xc3\x89douard is seeking an experienced Reporter/Editor for our Charlottetown station. Under the supervision of the Assignment Producer and reporting to the Senior Manager, News and Programming, for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, you will be assigned to produce articles and stories focusing on P.E.I. news for our French-speaking audiences in the province and across the country.To be successful in this role, you must be creative, have strong editorial judgment and news sense, and be able to find original, compelling stories in the public interest. You must be comfortable on radio and writing copy for our digital platforms but may also be required to occasionally report for television. All work will be governed by CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices.What you bring:University education (or equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related fieldThree (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of TV/radio broadcastingRelevant experience filing stories and delivering live hitsStrong interviewing, writing and narration skillsKnowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada\xe2\x80\x99s mandate and its Journalistic Standards and PracticesKnowledge of social, political, cultural and economic life in Atlantic CanadaKnowledge of issues facing P.E.I.\xe2\x80\x99s French-speaking communityExcellent command of French (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written)Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s licenceStrong news sense, editorial judgment and decision-making skillsResourcefulness and initiativeInterpersonal, communication and teamwork skillsAbility to plan, organize and co-ordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressureCreative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to researching and newsgatheringWillingness to travel and work flexible hoursCandidates 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.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 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 4N6Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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