Reporter - Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Position Title:
Reporter - Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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.

Unposting Date:
2025-06-30 11:59 PM

This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role

As a Reporter/Editor in Saskatoon, your primary objective is to perform reporting and editorial assignments related to investigating, researching, gathering, and writing news and current affairs stories in a variety of formats. You will contribute to arts reporting for ICI Saskatchewan. This is an exciting opportunity to report on the arts, for television, for radio and the web. You will produce and deliver original arts stories with a creative use of sound/video and a diversity of voices. You will also provide up-to-the-minute coverage of arts events. This will require that you develop and maintain contact with a variety of sources, and work closely with your program unit. You will prepare and present news and current affairs reports and programs for CBC/Radio-Canada, including web scripts, stand-ups, script/clips, news copy, interviews, talk/tapes and other treatments. As required, you will perform other production or administrative duties to ensure that the newsroom, program unit or station runs smoothly.

Function

Performs reporting and editorial assignments related to the gathering, writing and presentation of program material for French Services. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies and standards. Advice and guidance are regularly available but there is latitude for initiative and independent judgement. There may be opportunities to coordinate the work of others and close cooperation with the program unit is essential.

Key Tasks:
- Develops and maintains contacts with a variety of sources.- Conducts analysis of facts and information gathered and draws conclusions or raises issues requiring further investigation.- Prepares and writes scripts, continuity and headlines.- Gathers and reports information from various sources.- Decides which elements should be included in an item, their order, length and sequence, as well as the method of transition from one element to another.- Contributes ideas or program content; participates in the preparation of program objectives.

As required, perform the following tasks:
- Critically edit material written by others.- Determine, in accordance with established routine, the sequence and timing of the elements that make up a newscast which is typically of a pre-determined format and for which the majority of content is supplied.- Liaise with other staff to ensure required material is available.- Select music and effects.- Present information and/or analysis on air in a variety of formats.- Follow particular areas of current public interest or concern.- Perform other production or administrative tasks associated with the smooth functioning of the newsroom, program unit or station.-
- University degree in journalism or equivalent.- Three years of directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of the broadcasting industry.- Excellent reporting and interviewing skills.- Bilingualism (French-English) is required.- Knowledge of Saskatchewan affairs and Franco-Saskatchewan community issues in the cultural scene.- Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada journalistic and programming policies.- Ability to work flexible hours and on weekends as needed.- Understanding of the public broadcaster's role and responsibilities.- Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada's insurance company.

Subjective Criteria:
- Comfortable reporting live.- Ability to work with a variety of teams.- Critical mind.- Proven ability to work in a high-stress, tight-deadline environment.- Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

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