Regional Lineup Editor (French Services)

Position Title:

Regional Lineup 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.

Unposting Date:

2025-03-14 11:59 PM

Your role

We are looking for a regional lineup editor whose main task will be to oversee the production of news content in formats specific to digital media, primarily in written form.

You will need to propose topics, write articles, and guide journalists in their work. You will be responsible for validating content and overseeing its publication across various digital information platforms. Additionally, you will manage the editorial selection that feeds the different content plans for digital platforms and distribution channels (mobile apps, websites, newsletters, social media, and others).

In this role, you will report to the deputy editor-in-chief for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and must adhere to the Journalistic Standards and Practices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

For reference, this is an evening position (1:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.), although the schedule may vary based on production needs.

Specific responsibilities:

• Follow current events from various news sources.
• Determine topics and angles to cover in collaboration with the editorial team.
• Coordinate the work of the digital newsroom team.
• Review and oversee journalists' work before publication. Request corrections as needed. Identify sources and verify facts.
• Research images and ensure the integration of necessary visual, graphic, video, or audio elements into content.
• Monitor the evolution of news stories.
• Ensure continuous updates to platforms under your responsibility.
• Write notifications, texts, and headlines as needed.
• Periodically conduct technological monitoring to identify best digital practices and technological innovations.
• Use available tools to track content engagement.

Desired profile:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in journalism or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience in a digital environment

Skills:

• Strong and positive leadership
• Broad general knowledge
• Good knowledge of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area’s news
• Excellent knowledge of current events
• Excellent writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices
• Excellent command of French
• Knowledge of English is an asset
• Familiarity with digital trends and formats
• Knowledge of content management tools (Scoop, Picto, etc.) and audio/video software such as Avid Newscutter, Dalet Plus, or Finalcut is an asset
• Experience in team coordination is a plus

You will be subject to the following evaluations:

• 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. 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:

500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4

Work Schedule:

Full time