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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This is a hybrid position 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 one-year contract position with possibility of renewal.

Your Role

Are you passionate about food, cooking and modern food culture? Do you have experience creating culinary content and a deep understanding of the digital food space? Can you blend bold creativity with sharp attention to detail to turn emerging food trends into engaging digital realities? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Digital Editor for culinary content, you will work within the Digital Television team to bring the Mordu brand to life across social media platforms, produce engaging promotional material, and maximize content reach and discoverability. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Productions, Content Marketing, Programming, Marketing & Communications and Promotion teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and grow Mordu’s social media communities.
• Engage with users and foster community interaction.
• Craft compelling, creative copy and headlines tailored specifically to digital audiences.
• Write and produce content for the Mordu website and social media channels.
• Respond to user inquiries and feedback regarding recipes and food content.
• Produce and distribute the Mordu newsletter, manage subscriber lists and track key performance metrics.
• Stay ahead of platform-specific trends and best practices.
• Maintain a strategic vision aligned with objectives set with the relevant teams.
• Manage a publication calendar.
• Analyze performance metrics, deliver actionable recommendations and adapt content strategies accordingly.
• Safeguard the brand’s interests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ relevant experience.

Skills:

• Interest in and deep understanding of the culinary world, food trends and contemporary food culture.
• Strong ability to use video processing tools.
• Advanced knowledge of major social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest.
• Relevant experience in community management.
• Solid French writing skills and excellent command of written French.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards for work quality.
• Independent, proactive mindset.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in software relevant to your job focus.
• Ability to analyze user behaviour and propose effective content visibility strategies.
• Ability to track emerging digital and tech trends and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Comfort and proficiency in creating visual content using Adobe Express.
• Strong understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s strategic direction and corporate vision.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• French language assessment.
• Practical skills test related to the role.
• 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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