Reporter/editor, Assigned to Cover The Arts, Ici

Position Title:
Reporter/Editor, assigned to cover the arts, ICI Toronto (French Services)

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:
2024-09-22 11:59 PM

Your role

Radio-Canada’s Toronto newsroom is looking for a Reporter/Editor assigned to cover the arts across all our platforms, with a focus on digital content.

Curious, creative and innovative, you will be a cornerstone of our digital strategy focused on writing articles and producing video and audio to connect and engage with audiences. You will also contribute to the show _La billeterie_.

Your core responsibility will be to prepare digital content in conjunction with the arts team. You may occasionally be asked to cover events for radio and television.

You must be creative and able to find original stories in your area of interest. You must also be agile, a good team player and able to handle stress. You have a strong knowledge and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You demonstrate and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. You know the people, communities and culture of the Greater Toronto area.

Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic and programming policies, practices and standards.

Key tasks:
- Pitch and produce digital video projects.- Pitch and produce online articles.- Pitch and produce stories for radio and television.- Contribute to the show _La billeterie._- Package, as needed, digital stories with the best photos, titles and leads, plus links and other multimedia.- Conduct interviews to enrich web production; write copy and edit clips for radio.- Have sound knowledge of the various digital formats and best practices.- Pitch and produce original story ideas for both digital and current affairs programming.- Help prepare coverage plans and deployments.

What you bring:
- University degree or equivalent- Three (3) years’ experience directly relevant to the assignment- Superior writing skills- Experience doing talk/tapes and TV/radio reporting- Ability to choose relevant, audience-focused stories that reflect issues being discussed by the general public- Ability to quickly react and respond to breaking stories- Deep knowledge of and interest in the arts scene in the Greater Toronto area- Innovative mindset- Ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines- A commitment to reflecting community and diversity- Solid command of spoken and written French- Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB)

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


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.

Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:
1

Work Schedule:
Full time