Associate Producer Téléjournal 18:30 (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Ottawa, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau is seeking an Associate Producer to join the teams of the Téléjournal 18:30 and Téléjournal Ottawa-Gatineau. This role is for a creative, rigorous, and efficient candidate who can consistently provide the Téléjournal 18:30 team with relevant guests and story ideas aligned with the program’s mission. Téléjournal 18:30 is a daily news program that brings together French-speaking audiences from coast to coast around local issues with national resonance. Produced in Ottawa, it reflects regional realities across the country, explores current topics in depth through diverse voices, and offers a perspective on global events affecting Canadians. This is a permanent full-time position. During the summer period, you may be assigned to other duties based on operational needs. The role also includes opportunities for regular fill-ins in directing functions within the same team. Flexibility in working hours is expected. The work is subject to Radio-Canada’s policies, standards, and practices in journalism and programming.

Requirements

University degree in journalism or equivalent
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant journalism experience
Experience securing interviews, preparing questions and targeted introductions, and producing recorded segments
Ability to demonstrate originality, agility, and creativity in news production across radio, television, and digital platforms; strong writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong team spirit
Comfortable with the demands of radio, television, and digital news production
Strong organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and quickly
Ability to solve problems independently and collaboratively (open to new ideas and approaches)
Availability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
Strong knowledge and understanding of news related to the Ottawa-Gatineau region, the Canadian Francophonie, and current affairs in Canada and internationally
Excellent command of French, both written and spoken
Strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written
Excellent writing ability
Demonstrated experience in research and/or journalism
Solid knowledge of journalistic standards and practices
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Leverage social media for information gathering and rapid content publishing

Responsibilities

Generate ideas for program content and contribute to achieving editorial objectives.
Coordinate the participation of interviewees and collaborators; develop context, introductions, and questions; conduct or oversee research and brief hosts and team members.
Maintain and develop contact databases.
Support content development, including writing, research, and editing.
Prepare interview outlines and ensure alignment with the show’s style and format.
Write and publish web content related to the program.
Manage and feed social media platforms to promote the show’s content.
Leverage social media for information gathering and rapid content publishing (an asset).
Participate in evaluating all aspects of production.
As needed: select music; produce program elements; book studios, crews, lines, and other technical/production resources on behalf of directors and freelancers.
Assign, supervise, and coordinate the work of team members involved in projects under the director’s responsibility.
Edit and mix audio and visual elements, or oversee editing and mixing.
Review scripts.
Provide technical support.
Provide digital support by delivering visual and audio excerpts.