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CBC/Radio-Canada National Assignment Editor (French Services) in Montreal, Quebec
Position Title:
National Assignment Editor (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:
2024-06-27 11:59 PM
We are looking for a cross-platform National Assignment Editor (digital, radio, TV) on a permanent basis. For reference purposes, the work schedule will be Monday to Friday.
Your role:
As National Assignment Editor based in Montreal, you will coordinate the work of reporters assigned to cover regional, national or international news for our various platforms, as needed. You may also be required to vet and edit reporters’ copy, as needed.
Your role will be to consult, plan, assign and coordinate journalistic resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events, in accordance with corporate standards and policies of Radio-Canada. This position requires someone with initiative, judgment, leadership skills, a strong contact network, as well as the ability to work well in a team and under pressure, while maintaining good working relationships with your colleagues. You must also have excellent knowledge of the digital space (content and formats).
You will perform the following tasks:
Keep up with regional, national and international news through various sources.
Consult with reporters and network colleagues on what events should be given priority coverage.
Encourage reporters to come up with their own story ideas.
Maintain and update a short-, medium- and long-term planning calendar, in conjunction with the Information Network.
Choose what events will be covered during the day and prepare the assignment schedule.
Attend planning meetings for day-to-day, upcoming and special-event coverage. Share your coverage plans with the group and read through the schedules drafted by other assignment editors. Discuss the various events to be covered, express your opinions, and take into account those of the team.
Assign stories to reporters and coordinate their work. Discuss with reporters what story angles to pursue and direct them accordingly. Provide them with additional documentation as needed.
Assess the feasibility of producers’ and lineup editors’ requests (e.g., live hits), based on production imperatives.
Closely follow developing stories. Have estimates prepared for special coverage; review and present them to management.
Commission reports from other newsrooms, including foreign networks. Inform the resource desk of feed requirements. Vet the content of reports, once received.
Review reporters’ items and live hits when they go to air.
Follow up with reporters and assignment editors; give them feedback on their work.
Ensure that items under your responsibility scheduled to air in the various newscasts are ready on time.
Coordinate, if applicable, the work of a researcher.
Perform, as needed, the duties of reporter and national lineup editor.
Vet and occasionally edit reporters’ copy.
Ensure that information aired is true and verified in accordance with corporate standards and policies.
Carry out all other related tasks as needed.
The position requires the following:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
Seven (7) years’ journalism experience or the equivalent
Skills:
Extensive general knowledge
In-depth knowledge of Quebec, national and international affairs
In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics
Detailed knowledge of the digital news production cycle
Knowledge of production techniques
Solid understanding of the various platforms
Superior French-language skills
Proficiency in English is an asset
Newsroom assignment experience is an asset
Ability to work well under pressure and independently
Your colleagues’ respect
Ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically about complex issues
Ability to take initiative and be flexible
Through familiarity with and understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
Candidates might 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 (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:
1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2
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.