Research Journalist

Position Title:

Research Journalist (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

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:

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Your role

Based in Quebec City, you will report to the Senior Manager of News & Current Affairs, working as a Researcher/Reporter for the Service d'actualités regionals (SAR, regional news department). In this capacity, you will pitch relevant story and content ideas, develop original interview angles and identify compelling guests so as to meet the information needs of our audiences in Francophone Canada. Adaptability along with a strong ability to handle pressure and maintain a broad network of contacts are essential.

You should have a keen interest in national and international affairs, show strong attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills. Your work must also comply with CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

The schedule is weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or other relevant field.
• Three years' journalism experience.

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of national and international affairs.
• Extensive general knowledge.
• Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques.
• Adept at building connections to enhance the nationwide contact-sharing tool (Contacto).
• Comfortable on-air presence, particularly on radio.
• Resourceful self-starter who thrives in a team environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Excellent command of spoken and written French.
• Intermediate oral and reading proficiency; beginner writing proficiency in English an asset.
• Availability to work irregular hours.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview.
• Testing.

Candidates 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.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

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.

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

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

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:

888 Rue St-Jean, Quebec, Quebec, G1R 5H6

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time