Reporter-Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Job summary

The reporter-editor will gather information and produce news stories for digital, radio, and television platforms in the Restigouche and Chaleur regions. They are responsible for pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, and delivering live reports while adhering to journalistic standards.

Job details

Position Title: 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 - B - Intermediate), 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: 2026-09-27 11:59 PM Your role Radio-Canada Acadie is seeking a curious, resourceful and well-connected journalist to enhance its news and information offering in northern New Brunswick. This expectation is that person will be covering the news for the Restigouche and the Chaleur regions for all our plateforms : digital, radio and television. You will have demonstrated success in your role by gathering information from various sources and compiling it into stories that meet the editorial team’s expectations. You must also be proactive and pitch story ideas and angles. In addition, you must be comfortable delivering live reports on all of our platforms. Your work will be governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic and broadcasting policy and protocols. This role requires full-time on-site presence. We are looking for a candidate with the following: University education (or equivalent) in journalism, communications or a related field. Three (3) years’ directly related experience that includes proven ability in the field and knowledge of TV/radio broadcasting. Relevant experience filing stories and delivering live hits. Strong interviewing, writing and storytelling skills. Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and its Journalistic Standards and Practices. Knowledge of social, political, cultural and economic life in Atlantic Canada. Knowledge of issues facing New Brunswick’s French-speaking community. Excellent knowledge of the northern New Brunswick region. Excellent command of French (spoken and written). Good knowledge of English spoken and written (BCC). Valid driver’s licence. Strong news sense, editorial judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to be resourceful and take initiative. 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 newsgathering. Willingness to travel and work flexible hours. 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: 15 Rue Water, Campbellton, New Brunswick, E3N 1A6 Number of Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Full time

What you’ll do

The reporter-editor will gather information and produce news stories for digital, radio, and television platforms in the Restigouche and Chaleur regions. They are responsible for pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, and delivering live reports while adhering to journalistic standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a university degree in journalism or communications and at least three years of relevant broadcasting experience. Proficiency in French is required, along with strong editorial judgment and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Interviewing · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Journalism
• Broadcasting
• Reporting
• Editing
• Storytelling
• Interviewing
• Writing
• News gathering
• Editorial judgment
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Public speaking
• Digital media
• Television production
• Radio production
• Resourcefulness
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Curiosity
• Information Gathering
• Radio Broadcasting
• Decision Making
• Content Creation
• Creativity
• Digital Radiography
• English Language
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Live Reporting
• Proactivity
• Filing

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Government & Public Sector
• Reporter/Editor
• Reporter
• Journalists
• News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists