Associate Managing Editor (French Services) (On Site)

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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. 
 
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.

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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 extensive experience in journalism and demonstrate flawless editorial judgment. You will be responsible for overseeing news production 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 confident and positive leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a harmonious and respectful work environment. You will support teams on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with journalistic standards and practices, and alignment with the direction set by management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Communicate general strategic objectives, specifically those related to news coverage, editorial direction, digital platforms, impact journalism, and continuous news. Establish an action plan to achieve these objectives and ensure team follow-up.
• Ensure consistent alignment and follow-up regarding the editorial vision with journalists and assignment desks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for questions regarding story choices, angles, resources, field deployments, staffing, etc.
• Support, guide, mobilize, and motivate editorial teams to propose and develop meaningful stories for the public.
• Maximize the reach and visibility of multiplatform content.
• Participate in journalists' professional development plans.
• Participate in daily assignment meetings.
• Ensure consistent follow-up on news production across digital platforms, radio, and television.
• Act on behalf of the Senior Manager of News and Programming in their absence.
• Participate in staff performance management and propose improvement measures when needed.
• Participate in the hiring process for new employees in collaboration with the Senior Manager of News and Programming.
• Supervise new employees and interns, support daily team operations, and ensure technical needs are met.
• Develop, manage, and approve schedules, and identify field challenges and risks alongside the Senior Manager of News and Programming.
• Sit on local, regional, and national committees upon request, and handle other duties assigned by management.
• Assist the Senior Manager of News and Programming in liaising with the legal department.

The selected candidate must be available to respond to emergencies in the evening and every other weekend.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in journalism.
• In-depth knowledge of journalism and broadcast programming.
• Excellent knowledge of journalistic standards and practices, their application, and news treatment.
• Excellent knowledge of the Estrie region and a strong local network.
• Creativity, initiative, and agility in developing practical solutions, assessing workflows, and implementing new processes.
• Knowledge of effective management and change management techniques.
• Strong leadership skills to mobilize, unite, and inspire creative teams.
• Proven ability to support employee growth and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented approach.
• Management experience 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:  

• 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 [email protected].
 
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.

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