Digital Editor (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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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.

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Your role

Radio-Canada’s Radio and Audio division is looking for a Digital Editor to join its Digital Audio team on a contract basis.

In this role, you will write engaging headlines and short-form copy, adapt audio content from radio shows, podcasts and audiobooks, and keep Radio-Canada’s platforms updated in line with corporate standards and policies. You will play a key role in expanding the reach and visibility of our audio content across the digital ecosystem.

Your work will span a variety of formats, ranging from short articles and audio summaries to video clips and original digital assets.

You thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment and have a genuine enthusiasm for mastering new tools and workflows. You are a collaborative team player who brings digital agility, independence, resourcefulness and creativity to the role. You also stay ahead of emerging digital trends, perform well under pressure and can effectively manage your priorities to meet tight deadlines.

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Draft engaging copy and articles, adapt broadcast programming for digital platforms and maintain website content in line with corporate standards and policies.

Key Tasks:

• Keep up with news stories and information relevant to your area.
• Attend story meetings. Pitch ideas and concepts, and provide editorial input.
• Research, gather, curate and verify information from various sources.
• Review and select audio, video and visual elements. Format media for optimal digital delivery, source stock imagery and take still photos as needed.
• Write engaging, informative and promotional copy, tailoring the style to each specific platform. Assist in developing and writing copy for interactive content, such as games and quizzes, and publish it online.
• Update the content of the site or section.
• Proofread and edit your own copy and assist colleagues with theirs as needed.
• Help organize, moderate and participate in interactive digital events (live panels, chats and discussion forums).
• Respond to audience inquiries and forward program-related questions to the appropriate team members.
• Carry out all other related tasks as required.

This position involves non-standard work hours. The schedule may vary and include morning, daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Overtime may be required, and the successful candidate must be available for rotating assignments.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Please note this is a temporary role through March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' relevant experience.

Skills:

• Broad general knowledge.
• Team-player approach.
• Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure.
• Good knowledge of current events.
• Fluency in the working language: French.
• Strong proficiency in the other official language (English) is an asset.
• Expertise in platform-specific storytelling.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete the following:

• 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.

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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