Job Description

Position Title: Researcher, Assigned to Daybreak Montreal (English Services)
Status of Employment: Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement: English, French
Language Skills: English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), 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: 2025-10-10 11:59 PM
Your role:
We are looking to hire a Researcher for CBC Montreal's morning show Daybreak. This is for a one-year replacement contract starting in January 2026.
You have fresh ideas and a desire to create high-quality programming Canadians have come to expect from us. You understand Montreal's English-speaking communities and have a desire to connect with the audience.
You are energized by working with a team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
You thrive in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
As a Researcher, you will attend story meetings and pitch interviews for the host of the radio show to conduct.
You will research and book interviews, and prepare scripts and background information and supporting audio material for the producer and host.
You will fact-check the information.
You will also suggest innovative ways of conducting interviews.
You will help post interviews on other CBC platforms.
You will also work at maintaining a solid network of contacts in many communities in the Montreal region to ensure people from underrepresented communities have a voice on our show.
You may go out in the field to gather your interviews and sound and do live reports on air.
For reference purposes, and at the time of this posting, the Daybreak shift is Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5:30 pm in office.
Description of duties:

• Be aware of and understand current events and stakeholders.
• Be on time (for meetings, delivering scripts, making deadlines etc.)
• Suggest concepts, story ideas/angles, and potential guests.
• Research and select information, ideas, and written, audio files
• Keep up with community contacts and various sources.
• Select music or sound for your features on air
• Recommend and select guests. Conduct pre-interviews. Suggest interview questions, approaches and scripts.
• Follow up producer and host before and during the program.
• Suggest intros as needed.
• Provide logistical support (arrival time, fee, parking, etc.) for guests, correspondents and panelists. Inform them of the program's content and lineup.
• Create and maintain files on upcoming news stories.
• Package audio content from interviews for digital platforms
• Record/edit interviews in Dalet
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure daily tasks are completed.
• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
• Two years of work experience.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and good knowledge of French.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Montreal and surrounding areas.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Wide general knowledge.
• Able to develop digital treatments for stories.
• Strong on-air presence.
• A keen interest in local radio and radio storytelling.
• A general understanding of political structures and organizations in the greater Montreal region and the province of Quebec.
• Excellent knowledge of research tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of interview techniques.
• Able to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
• Able to discuss a topic clearly.
• Must be able to make daily deadlines.

Candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview

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: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2
Number of Openings: 1
Work Schedule: Full time

Skills Required