Position Title: Reporter/Researcher (French Services) Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: French Language Skills: French (Reading - E - Exempt), French (Speaking - E - Exempt), French (Writing - E - Exempt) 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: 2025-05-18 11:59 PM Your role Reporting to the Manager of News & Current Affairs for Radio-Canada Bas-Saint-Laurent, you’ll work primarily as a Reporter/Researcher for the morning and drive-home radio shows produced out of Rimouski. You’ll be expected to pitch relevant story and content ideas, develop original interview angles and identify compelling guests who will engage our listeners and help us stand out in the Bas-Saint-Laurent market. A strong ability to adapt, handle pressure and maintain a broad network of contacts is essential. You’ll also need a solid understanding of the Bas-Saint-Laurent region and its key players, along with a demonstrated capacity for imagination, initiative and thoroughness. As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and possess strong organizational skills. You have on-air radio experience, knowing how to take stories and make them engaging for audiences. You bring a keen understanding of digital media to support the reach of Radio-Canada’s radio content across its web platforms. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. Your profile: Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other relevant field Three (3) years’ journalism experience Skills: Excellent knowledge of current events in the Lower St. Lawrence region Broad general knowledge Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network Comfortable on-air presence, particularly on radio Ability to thrive in a team environment while being a resourceful self-starter Strong digital acumen Ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices Excellent command of spoken and written French Intermediate oral and reading proficiency, and beginner writing proficiency in English is an asset Availability to work irregular hours Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows: Interview Journalistic tests 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: A mandatory Criminal record check. 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: 185 Blvd René Lepage E., Rimouski, Quebec, G5L 1P2 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time 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.
