French Services Reporter Editor Ottawa

3 days ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada CBC/Radio-Canada Full-time $60,000 - $75,000 Contract

Report regional news for Radio-Canada in Ottawa-Gatineau, using French journalism, interviews, and storytelling skills on site full time. Create precise content across digital, radio, television, and vertical video platforms.

As a Reporter-Editor in the Ottawa-Gatineau newsroom, you will cover the Outaouais, Ottawa, and surrounding areas. The one-year replacement assignment includes three weekdays and two weekend days. You will work under an assignment producer while following CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices. The position requires strong knowledge of regional issues, current affairs, and key local players.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cover regional news across Outaouais, Ottawa, and surrounding areas
  • Pitch precise story ideas with original angles
  • Prepare and deliver reports, including live hits
  • Create content for digital, radio, television, and vertical video
  • Enhance journalistic content for audience needs

Requirements:

  • University degree in journalism, communications, or related field
  • Three years of directly related field reporting experience
  • Excellent French and advanced English proficiency
  • Strong interviewing, writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Bring regional knowledge, journalistic rigor, creativity, and bilingual reporting expertise to Radio-Canada’s Ottawa-Gatineau newsroom.