Reporter-Researcher (French Services) (On Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Sherbrooke, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is intended to fill two (2) reporter-researcher positions within the ICI Estrie team: one assigned to daily production and the other to medium- and long-term production. These are 8-month temporary positions with a start date in June 2026. The role requires full-time on-site presence. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting Canada's diversity and values equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in journalism or equivalent.
Excellent knowledge of current events.
Broad general knowledge.
Strong understanding of research techniques and tools.
A well-developed and up-to-date network of contacts.
On-air ease, particularly in radio.
Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating autonomy and resourcefulness.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
Must hold a valid driver’s licence.
Strong knowledge of the Eastern Townships region and its key stakeholders.
Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and rigor.
Strong organizational skills.
Availability for non-standard work hours.
Mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the organization’s journalistic standards and practices is an asset.
Intermediate-level English speaking and reading skills, and basic writing skills (asset).

Responsibilities

Proposing relevant topics and content for daily production.
Developing original interview angles for daily production.
Identifying engaging guests for daily production.
Enhancing programs’ content on digital platforms for daily production.
Contributing to investigative journalism for medium- and long-term production.
Preparing coverage plans and deployments scheduled throughout the year across various platforms for medium- and long-term production.
Planning interviews for medium- and long-term production.
Gathering large amounts of information on multiple topics and synthesizing it into comprehensive files.
Monitoring court dockets and maintaining a network of contacts with lawyers.
Handling the station’s access-to-information requests.
Working on multiple files simultaneously.
Complying with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.