Digital Reporter-Editor - French Services

Position Title:

Digital Reporter-Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

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:

2026-11-15 11:59 PM

Your role

Under the responsibility of a senior editor, you will be responsible for covering general news in the Ottawa and Gatineau region.

You have lots of ideas on how to tell stories in an original way. You know how to write, edit and format digital news content, and you enjoy feeling the pressure that comes with covering breaking news.

You have a good knowledge of the National Capital Region, you are sensitive to the issues that affect people, you understand the socio-economic dynamics of both sides of the Ottawa River and you understand the importance of the public service in the region.

You like working collaboratively and innovating, and you have an interest in producing content intended for other Radio-Canada platforms.

The work is governed by Radio-Canada's journalism and programming policies, standards and practices.

Your responsibilities:

• Quickly write texts for breaking news for digital, and organize online news content.
• Conduct field reporting with a thorough understanding of the tools required.
• Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content clearly and concisely for regional and national audiences.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in digital trends, digital video, and digital storytelling conventions.
• Take care of the layout of our digital stories with the best photos, headlines and leads, as well as links and other multimedia content.
• Have a good knowledge of different digital formats and best practices.
• Suggest original story ideas and produce them for digital services and news.
• Do interviews to feed web production, write texts and cut clips for radio.
• Use content from other SRC/CBC platforms for digital services: write and format stories with striking headlines, photos, videos, audio and illustrations, using the latest information and metrics audience.

Please note that this reporter position is a full-time role from Monday to Friday, from 12:15 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

We are looking for a candidate with the following: 

• University education (or the equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field.
• Three (3) years’ directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field, as well as knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting and Radio-Canada’s various platforms.
• Relevant experience putting together and delivering reports and live hits.
• Strong interviewing, writing and storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of digital media and social media, ability, and willingness to innovate and explore new ways of doing things.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and its Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Knowledge of Eastern Ontario and Outaouais social, political, cultural, and economic life.
• Familiarity with general regional, provincial and national current affairs.
• Excellent command of spoken, written and reading in French.
• Advanced oral, written and reading proficiency in English (CCC).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of production applications (e.g., iNEWS, Dalet, MediaCentral) in use at CBC/Radio-Canada is an asset.
• Solid news sense, editorial judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Very high aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Resourceful and self-starter.
• Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate your day-to-day work so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure.
• Creative, enterprising and inquisitive approach to fact- and news-gathering.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
• The work takes place on site, but the person chosen must also be able to produce content directly on the field.
• Open to feedback, keen interest in digital desk work.

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.

Primary Location:

181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time