Associate Managing Editor (French Services)

Position Title:

Associate Managing Editor (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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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.

Unposting Date:

2025-04-09 11:59 PM

Your role

Radio-Canada Estrie is looking for an Associate Managing Editor who will work closely with and under the supervision of the Senior Manager of News and Programming. This position is based in Sherbrooke.

In this role, you will need to have extensive experience in journalism and demonstrate impeccable editorial judgment. You will be responsible for overseeing the production of news content across digital platforms, radio, and television. A deep understanding of our various platforms is a valuable asset for this position.

You will also need to demonstrate strong leadership, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a harmonious and respectful work environment. You will be expected to support the different teams on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with journalistic standards and practices, and alignment with the strategic direction set by management.

Main responsibilities:

1. Communicate the general strategic objectives, specifically those related to the news sector, editorial line, digital media, investigative journalism, and continuous news coverage. Establish an action plan to achieve these objectives and ensure follow-up with teams.
2. Ensure constant alignment and follow-up regarding the editorial vision with journalists and editorial desks.
3. Be the primary point of contact for questions regarding topic selection, angles, resources, field deployments, staffing choices, etc.
4. Support, guide, mobilize, and motivate journalistic teams to propose and develop relevant stories for citizens.
5. Ensure optimal visibility of multiplatform content.
6. Participate in the development plans for journalists.
7. Participate in daily assignment meetings.
8. Ensure consistent follow-up on our news production across digital platforms, radio, and television.
9. Replace the Senior Manager of News and Programming in their absence.
10. Participate in the performance management process of staff and, if necessary, propose measures to improve performance.
11. Participate in the hiring processes for new employees in collaboration with the Senior Manager of News and Programming.
12. Supervise new employees and interns, ensure the smooth functioning of teams on a daily basis, and ensure technical needs are met.
13. Manage and validate schedules and identify challenges and risks on the ground in conjunction with the Senior Manager of News and Programming.
14. Sit on various local, regional, and national committees as requested and carry out any other tasks assigned by management.
15. Assist the Senior Manager of News in communications with the legal department.
16. Participate in the creation of schedules.

The selected candidate will be required to respond to emergencies in the evening and on alternate weekends.

The candidate should possess the following qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field or equivalent experience
2. Ten (10) years of experience in journalism
3. In-depth knowledge of journalism and show production
4. Excellent knowledge of journalistic standards and practices, their application, and information handling
5. Excellent knowledge of the Estrie region and a solid network of contacts
6. Creativity, boldness, and agility in developing innovative solutions, evaluating work methods, and creating new processes
7. Knowledge of effective management techniques and change management
8. Leadership skills to mobilize, unite, and inspire creative and motivated teams
9. Proven ability to support employee development and provide constructive feedback
10. Ability to manage sensitive issues confidentially
11. Positive attitude and solution-oriented leadership
12. Experience in management is an asset

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:

1. A mandatory Criminal record check.
2. 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.

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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time