Reporter/Researcher (French Services)
About the role
Position Title Reporter/Researcher (French Services)
Status Of Employment Permanent
Position Language Requirement French
Language Skills French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)
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 2025-12-04 11:59 PM
Your role In this position, you will report to the Saguenay station’s Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show Place publique . You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics, content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market.
You must be highly adaptable, be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts.
In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Reporter/Jean region and its influencers, you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach.
As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant field
- Three (3) years of journalism experience
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
- Extensive general knowledge
- Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques
- A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network
- Ease on the air, especially on the radio
- Ability to work well in a team, while being self-starting and resourceful
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
- Fluency in the working language (French), both spoken and written
- English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level, writing beginner level (an asset)
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Selected Candidates Will Be Tested As Follows
- 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.
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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
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: 500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4
Work Schedule Full time
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and a strong advocate of Canadian culture.
We offer a unique space and a fresh Canadian perspective with unmatched cultural, musical and documentary programming. We do it in French, English and eight Aboriginal languages.
Our activities promote creative work and contribute to the local economy. In television only, our investments in independent Canadian productions fund more than 10,000 jobs across the country. For a complete list of our current job opportunities, visit cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs
Reporter/Researcher (French Services)
About the role
Position Title Reporter/Researcher (French Services)
Status Of Employment Permanent
Position Language Requirement French
Language Skills French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)
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 2025-12-04 11:59 PM
Your role In this position, you will report to the Saguenay station’s Senior Manager and mainly fulfill the role of Reporter/Researcher for the afternoon show Place publique . You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics, content and original interview angles and finding interesting guests who captivate listeners and make us stand out in the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean market.
You must be highly adaptable, be able to work under pressure and maintain a wide network of contacts.
In addition to being very familiar with the Saguenay-Lac-St-Reporter/Jean region and its influencers, you will need to show imagination and initiative and adopt a rigorous approach.
As a Reporter/Researcher, you must be able to work on multiple stories simultaneously and be well organized. Your work must also adhere to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
The schedule is weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. but working hours may vary to accommodate production requirements. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or any other relevant field
- Three (3) years of journalism experience
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
- Extensive general knowledge
- Very good knowledge of research tools and techniques
- A wide-ranging, up-to-date contact network
- Ease on the air, especially on the radio
- Ability to work well in a team, while being self-starting and resourceful
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Understanding of CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices
- Fluency in the working language (French), both spoken and written
- English proficiency: oral and reading intermediate level, writing beginner level (an asset)
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Selected Candidates Will Be Tested As Follows
- 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.
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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
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: 500 Rue Des Sagueneens, Saguenay, Quebec, G7H 6N4
Work Schedule Full time
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and a strong advocate of Canadian culture.
We offer a unique space and a fresh Canadian perspective with unmatched cultural, musical and documentary programming. We do it in French, English and eight Aboriginal languages.
Our activities promote creative work and contribute to the local economy. In television only, our investments in independent Canadian productions fund more than 10,000 jobs across the country. For a complete list of our current job opportunities, visit cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs