Assignment Editor

Position Title:
Assignment Editor (Regional), CBC Quebec (English Services) (On-site)

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), 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:
2025-11-17 11:59 PM

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Your role

CBC Quebec is looking for an Assignment Editor (Regional) for English services, based in our newsroom in Montreal.

You will assign and coordinate the work of our journalists assigned to local coverage in Montreal and the province of Quebec for all formats: video, audio and text on digital and broadcast platforms.

As an editorial leader in the newsroom, you will determine story angles to pursue and develop original content ideas based on the needs of the audience.

Your role is to consult, plan, assign and coordinate newsgathering resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events in compliance with CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices and in line with CBC Quebec’s goals and objectives.

This position requires someone with initiative, solid editorial judgment, leadership skills, a good contact network, bilingualism and the ability to work well in a team under pressure while maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues.

You bring a deep understanding of audio, digital and visual storytelling. Your curiosity and creativity encourages experimentation to engage with audiences’ shifting viewing habits.

You can handle the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines and know how to get the best out of your colleagues. You can make quick decisions when required but you’re also a creative thinker.

You strive to broaden the range of perspectives, experiences and points of view reflected in our stories, especially those from people who have been traditionally underrepresented in the media.

You are approachable and supportive and demonstrate your commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. You are also skilled at navigating conflict and change and at breaking down silos,

Your responsibilities include the following:

- Assign video, audio and text to journalists based on audience needs.
- Follow events as they unfold, adjusting assignments as needed to cover breaking news.
- Write, copy edit and vet content for all platforms as required, ensuring all content complies with CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.
- Foster a healthy pitch culture and help journalists develop their ideas.
- Provide regular feedback and celebrate great work.
- Lead daily assignment and planning meetings.
- Update the newsroom outlook and other communication tools.
- Plan and chase medium
- and long-term assignments and create a bank of story ideas.
- Update and plan our digital lineups, including for our website, video carousel and our FAST channel on connected TVs.
- Keep up with local, regional, national and international news through various sources.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts to source original stories stay on top of story developments.
- Provide additional research, documentation and interviews to support assignments.
- Follow-up on pitches to the newsroom to assess coverage potential and seek information.
- Coordinate with the national assignment editor on stories of interest.
- Coordinate the work of research journalists and interns as needed.
- Arrange schedules of editorial and technical resources to meet coverage needs.
- Order corrections, hold stories or request changes, in collaboration with the Executive Producer and Managing Editor as required.
- Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Five (5) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.
- Extensive general knowledge including current events and issues in Quebec.
- A strong, proven connection to the communities we serve in Quebec, and a deep and nuanced understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
- In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics, production techniques and storytelling formats for video, audio, mobile/web.
- Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts.
- Strong knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
- Proven ability to foster a vibrant, inclusive and respectful team culture.
- Experience navigating and leading others thr