Sports National Lineup Editor (French Services) (On Site)

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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.

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Your Role

Radio-Canada News is seeking a National Lineup Editor for its Sports team to prepare, co-ordinate and oversee content for the Radio-Canada website and other digital platforms (mobile app, newsletter, social media channels, etc.).

This position is part-time (three (3) days per week).

Reporting to the Sports Managing Editor (digital/radio/TV), you will leverage your journalistic integrity and confidence to edit and publish content aligned with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

As the ideal candidate, you stay up to date on regional, national and international sports news and are known for sharp editorial judgment and impeccable French writing skills. You have a nose for news and a deep understanding of digital best practices to effectively engage target audiences and expand our reach. You will be required to work an evening shift, from 4 p.m. to midnight.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.

Skills:

• Broad general knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of the sports scene.
• Excellent editorial judgment.
• A proven track record of creativity in news presentation.
• Advanced knowledge of digital trends and emerging formats.
• Excellent command of French; strong working knowledge of English is an asset.
• Proficiency with Radio-Canada’s digital tools is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices (JSP).
• Strong grasp of newsroom logistics.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
• Confident, positive leadership style.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Journalistic assessment (general and sports knowledge, French grammar and writing).
• Interview.

Your application must include the following:

• Your resumé.
• Your cover letter in French.

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 [email protected].
 
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.

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