Reporter/Researcher (French Services)

Position Title: Reporter/Researcher (French Services)Status of Employment:PermanentPosition Language Requirement:FrenchLanguage Skills:French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2025-12-04 11:59 PMYour roleIn this position, you will report to the Saguenay station’s Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show . You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics, content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market. You must be highly adaptable, be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts.In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Reporter/Jean region and its influencers, you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach. As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements. We are looking for a candidate with the following: Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant fieldThree (3) years of journalism experienceSkills:Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-JeanExtensive general knowledgeVery good knowledge of research tools and techniquesA wide-ranging, up-to-date contact networkEase on the air, especially on the radioAbility to work well in a team, while being self-starting and resourcefulAbility to work under pressure with tight deadlinesUnderstanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and PracticesFluency in the working language (French), both spoken and writtenEnglish proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level, writing beginner level (an asset)Willingness to work irregular hoursSelected candidates will be tested as follows:InterviewCandidates 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. 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 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 . You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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:500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4Work Schedule:Full time