National Assignment Editor (French Services)

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.

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You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment.

We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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 : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule : Full time

Full time