Researcher/Reporter (French Services)

Position Title:

Researcher/Reporter (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Temporary (STTRC)

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

This posting is intended to fill a Researcher/Reporter position within the ICI Estrie team. The role is assigned to medium- and long-term production.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Journalism, and will primarily serve as a Researcher/Reporter contributing in particular to investigative journalism projects and preparing coverage plans and rollouts scheduled throughout the year across our various platforms, as well as interview plans. You must be able to gather large volumes of information on a wide range of topics and synthesize it to produce well-developed research files. You will also be required to monitor court proceedings and maintain a network of contacts with lawyers. You will be responsible for handling access to information requests for the station. The position requires a high level of adaptability, the ability to work under pressure, and the capacity to maintain an extensive network of contacts.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., but may vary depending on production needs. This position is a replacement for approximately one (1) year.

You must have a strong knowledge of the Estrie region and its key stakeholders, and demonstrate creativity, initiative, and rigor. As a Researcher/Reporter, you must be able to work on multiple files simultaneously and have strong organizational skills. You must also comply with CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

A valid driver's licence is required.

Your profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or in another relevant field

• Three (3) years of experience in the journalism field
  

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of current events in the Estrie region

• Broad general knowledge

• Very good knowledge of research techniques and tools

• A strong and up-to-date network of sources

• On-air ease, particularly in radio

• Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating autonomy and resourcefulness

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Knowledge of the Corporation's Journalistic Standards and Practices

• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written

• Intermediate oral and reading skills in English, and beginner-level writing skills (asset)

• Availability to work non-standard hours

Selected candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview
  

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.
 
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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Work Schedule:

Full time

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