Reporter/Editor (French Services)

Position Title:
Reporter/Editor (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:
2026-02-11 11:59 PM
Your role
Under the supervision of a producer and a lead editor, you will be responsible for covering general news primarily in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions on Saturdays and Sundays.
You are full of story ideas and know how to tell them in an original way. You are skilled at writing, editing, and formatting digital news content. You enjoy being deployed in the field and thrive under the pressure of breaking news coverage.
You have a solid understanding of the National Capital Region, are attuned to the issues that matter to people, and grasp the socio-economic dynamics of both sides of the Ottawa River. You also understand the importance of the public service sector in the region.
You enjoy collaboration and innovation and are interested in creating content for other Radio-Canada platforms.
The work adheres to Radio-Canada's journalism and programming policies, standards, and practices.
Please note that this is a part-time reporter position, with work on weekends. The successful candidate may be required to work overtime, and the schedule may change based on operational needs, such as shifts starting early in the morning or ending late at night.
Responsibilities:

• Quickly write stories for breaking news coverage on digital platforms.
• Gather content in the field with a solid command of the necessary tools.
• Master storytelling and headline-writing techniques.
• Propose original story ideas and produce them for digital and news services.
• Conduct interviews for web content, write articles, and cut audio clips for radio.
• Format digital stories with the best photos, headlines, introductions, links, and other multimedia elements.
• Have a strong knowledge of various digital formats and best practices.
• Use content from other SRC/CBC platforms for digital services: write and format stories with striking headlines, photos, videos, audio content, and illustrations, while staying up to date with the latest audience insights and metrics.
• Occasionally produce reports, conversations, or live-to-tape segments for radio.
  

Your profile:

• University degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or related fields
• Three (3) years of directly related experience demonstrating strong journalistic writing skills and knowledge of digital media and Radio-Canada’s broadcasting environment
• Solid skills in interviewing, writing, and storytelling
• Knowledge of digital media, with the ability and willingness to innovate and explore new approaches
• Understanding of Radio-Canada’s mandate and journalistic policies
• Knowledge and interest in the social, political, cultural, and economic life of Ottawa, the Outaouais, and Eastern Ontario
• Familiarity with regional, provincial, and national general news
• Excellent proficiency in French (spoken and written) and intermediate proficiency in English (reading, speaking, and writing)
• A valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with production software (Scoop, iNews, Dalet, Mediacentral) used at Radio-Canada is an asset
• Ability to synthesize and organize information based on its relevance
• Strong journalistic judgment, editorial choices, and decision-making
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Self-reliance, resourcefulness, initiative, and creativity
• Attention to detail and journalistic rigor
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Capacity to plan, organize, and coordinate daily tasks to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Boldness, creativity, and curiosity in researching stories and news
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
• The work takes place on-site, but the candidate must also be able to produce content directly in the field
• An openness to feedback and a strong interest in digital desk work are required
  

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 [email protected].
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:
181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Part time