Regional Lineup Editor (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Trois-Rivières, QC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves preparing the broadcast lineup and digital layout for regional newscasts and digital platforms, and supervising on-air presentation and online content publication in accordance with corporate standards and policies. This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Five (5) years’ journalism experience or equivalent.
Broad general knowledge.
In-depth understanding of regional current events and issues.
Solid command of French (working language).
Expertise in platform-specific storytelling.
Strong grasp of newsroom logistics.
Knowledge of production techniques.
Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Editorial tests.
Interview.
Skills and knowledge testing.
Background check.
Criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Excellent knowledge of English is an asset.

Responsibilities

Stay abreast of regional, national and international news stories through a wide variety of sources.
Research, gather, review, vet and select reports and news items for newscasts. Look for national news items aired on the network that may have regional impact. Identify sources and check facts.
Attend story meetings for daily and special-event coverage. Suggest story ideas and discuss angles with colleagues. Prepare the lineup (digital layout) for all platforms.
Cultivate a network of contacts.
Select audio and video clips. Adapt the content of these clips or reports for various formats.
Determine story angles. Write copy, headlines and intros in the appropriate platform style. Co-ordinate live stand-ups with reporters in the field.
Monitor breaking news developments with an eye on deadlines and adjust newscast content accordingly.
Vet stories with journalists and request changes as needed before broadcast.
Determine the newscast lineup (digital layout). For digital platforms, ensure that each news item is accompanied by the necessary text (title, headlines) as well as video and audio assets. For television, supervise newscast content during on-air presentation. For radio, supervise on-air presentation. In the control room, instruct and inform team members. During the live broadcast, decide whether the lineup should be changed to reflect breaking news.
Inform the newsroom or website supervisor of any event that deserves special coverage on air or online.
After a broadcast, provide feedback to reporters and management.
Help assess the work of reporters and critique newscasts when required.
File and archive aired news items and reports.
Determine digital needs for editorial content, infographics, tables and maps, and oversee their production. Collaborate on special coverage plans and digital layouts based on news prominence. Ensure that all image galleries, stories and hyperlinks remain relevant and accurate. Help organize, moderate and participate in interactive digital events (live panels, chats and discussion forums).
Read radio newscasts as needed.
Perform the duties of a journalist or a national assignment editor as required.
Carry out all other related tasks as needed.