Are you proud of your journalistic integrity? We’re very proud of ours! Become a CBC/Radio-Canada journalist, and help us build on our solid reputation.
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada reaches Canadians through eight national radio and television networks, its full-service websites, as well as local/regional stations and affiliates, bringing diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages.
If you’re passionate about the information, and interested in joining a team of talented people in a highly stimulating environment that’s constantly growing, this posting may be for you. Think of it as an exceptional opportunity to work with CBC/Radio-Canada’s team of seasoned, world-renowned reporters.
What you do:
As a reporter, you will be required to write copy, and produce reports for newscasts, news/information programs, and the Web, in keeping with corporate standards and policies.
For references purposes:
Four (4) full-time staff reporter positions are available in the recently established news flying squad in Montreal. Incumbents will have to backfill for varying – most often medium-length – periods in the various newsroom units, including news, current affairs and special/cross-cultural projects, on all three platforms: radio, television and the Web. They may also be assigned, on temporary upgrade or as backfill, to other duties such as assignment editor, lineup editor and journalist/anchor.
Initially, the planned assignments will be distributed as follows:
– Two (2) reporters will be assigned to field reporting, primarily for radio.
– Two (2) reporters will be assigned to the desk.
These are full-time staff positions. As far as possible, consistent weekly assignment schedules will be established. Incumbents assigned to field reporting will report to the chief editor in charge of newsgathering, those assigned to the desk will report to the resource manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent;
- Minimum (3) three years’ journalism experience or equivalent;
- Excellent general knowledge;
- In-depth knowledge of current events;
- Fluent in the working language (French);
- Excellent knowledge of the other official language (English);
- Knowledge of communications methods specific to the media (Web, Radio, TV), as well as interview techniques;
- Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices;
- Valid driver’s licence.
All candidates must include a letter of interest detailing how their experience would be an asset to us, as well as what contribution they’d like to make.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
