Olympic Researcher (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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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.

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Please note that this is a contract position through March 31, 2027.

Radio-Canada is seeking a creative and resourceful Olympic Researcher to support our Sports production team

Function: Research, pitch and develop content for general programming, ensuring it meets the programs’ mandates and complies with corporate standards and policies.

Key Tasks:

• Stay ahead of Olympic and sports news trends while maintaining a network of contacts.
• Pitch and develop compelling show segments and content for digital platforms.
• Attend story meetings. Pitch concepts, stories, interviews and story angles.
• Research and select information, ideas, and written, audio and visual materials.
• Identify and, if necessary, select interviewees. Conduct pre-interviews. Prepare interview question lines and scripts.
• Prepare and present written and oral research briefs. Follow up continuously with the host before and during the program. Draft intros as needed.
• Provide logistical support (scheduling, booking fees, parking arrangements, etc.) for guests, correspondents and panellists. Brief them on the program’s content and rundown.
• Maintain up-to-date research briefs on upcoming topics, track Olympic qualification standings and closely monitor athlete training and competition schedules.
• When requested, conduct short interviews and present your research findings on air. Perform basic editing tasks.
• As needed: Assist with writing trivia or contest questions; screen audience calls and respond to inquiries; co-ordinate contributor segments; lead special research projects and compile sports stat sheets.
• Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Your profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years’ relevant experience.

Skills:

• Broad general knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of current events.
• Excellent knowledge of the working language: French
• Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB).
• Advanced knowledge of research tools and techniques.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo the following:

• 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 [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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