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CBC/Radio-Canada Cross-Platform Reporter (French Services) in Moncton, New Brunswick
Position Title:
Cross-Platform Reporter (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:
2024-06-24 11:59 PM
Your role
We are currently looking for a Cross-Platform Reporter with solid digital skills able to take a multiplatform approach to media coverage and production.
Reporting to the Chief Editor, Radio-Canada New-Brunswick and working with the assignment team, you will develop your own stories covering a wide range of topics, produce news content in appropriate formats for all of our platforms; write, copy and produce reports for the various news platforms, in line with corporate standards and policies.
More specific duties are as follows:
Keep up with current events by consulting various sources.
In-depth knowledge of current events in the Atlantic region.
Establish and maintain contact with different sources.
Propose and receive topics for news stories, reports, interviews and projects.
Research, gather, evaluate and verify all elements of the topic being covered.
Plan documents or reports around the story to be told and its format. Conduct interviews, assess their relevance, and select the appropriate clips.
Use all digital tools at your disposal to integrate elements (text, graphics, audio, video, images and/or interactive material) to achieve functionalities defined by project leaders.
Produce visual content (photos, illustrations, icons, etc.) tailored to the interface (multiscreen), following CBC/Radio-Canada branding guidelines.
Process, handle and digitize various file sources.
Decide on story angles.
Script, edit and narrate reports.
Draft copy specific to different platforms (TV, radio web).
Convey information through various means (news copy, clips, features, reports, interviews, etc.).
Deliver on-air reports.
Inform newsroom management of any event that warrants a news flash or special coverage.
Ensure the availability of the resources required to produce your reports.
Drive a news vehicle as needed.
Carry out all other related tasks as needed.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience in journalism or the equivalent
Skills:
Extensive general knowledge
In-depth knowledge of current events in Acadie
Solid command of the work language: French
Intermediate proficiency in English
Solid command of communication techniques specific to the medium, as well as interview techniques
Ability to port live content to different platforms
In-depth knowledge of content management tools such as WordPress, Scoop (Radio-Canada’s in-house tool) and iNews
Good knowledge of audio/video management systems like Avid NewsCutter, Dalet Plus, and Media Central
Familiarity with CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices
Valid driver’s licence
Selected candidates will be subject to the following tests:
Theory test: Position-related knowledge
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 recruitment@cbc.ca .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
165 Main St, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1B8
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.