Job Description

Position Title:
Switcher-Producer (Show Director) (French Services)
Status of Employment:
Temporary (STTRC)
Position Language Requirement:
French
Language Skills:
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:
2025-09-23 11:59 PM
Your role



Radio-Canada Estrie is currently seeking one (1) Switcher-Producer (Show Director) for its newsroom in Estrie.

As a switcher-producer, you will have to broadcast and edit the Telejournal Estrie and other programs in whole or in part. You will program, start and ensure the proper functioning of the automated referral system on the air and you will ensure the proper functioning of peripheral equipment such as the writing synthesizer, the sound console, BCCs, robotics, intercom, system graph and weather system. You will also be responsible for ensuring that technical requirements are verified prior to broadcasts. You will also ensure the control of the technical quality of the programs. You will also be required to upload digital content.

This is a full-time, one-year replacement position, assigned from Thursday to Sunday. However, this schedule may be modified according to work organization, editorial requirements, and operational needs.

Are you made for this job? We are looking for applicants with the following requirements:

Qualifications:College diploma in electronics, audiovisual production or other relevant field Minimum three (3) years' experience performing related duties


Skills:Able to work well under pressure for extended periods Good general knowledge Keen interest in working in a newsroom environment Able to work well with multiple people Editorial judgment, leadership and decision-making skills Initiative Team spirit Interpersonal and communication skills Fluent spoken and written French Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English Proficiency with IT tools

Shortlisted 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 Diversity and Inclusion 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 corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. 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:
1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Part time