Digital Editor, ICI, Jeunesse Section (French Services)

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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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Please note this a one-year renewable contract.

Your role

As the Digital Editor for ICI Jeunesse (Kids & Youth) section you will lead publishing and curation efforts for kids/youth content and digital channels on the ICI streaming platform. Your primary goal is to align digital offerings with programming priorities while continuously optimizing the user experience for our younger audiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Content Publishing and Management:

• Manage media file workflows for digital channel playout.

• Oversee the full life cycle of on-demand content including publishing updates and removals.

• Handle metadata visual assets and master files to ensure seamless automated transcoding.

• Ensure strict adherence to broadcasting rights delivery timelines and internal business rules.

• Maintain meticulous quality control standards for all published material.

2. Content Curation and Amplification:

• Continually monitor competitor digital platforms offering kids/youth content.

• Curate and feature kids/youth content and digital channels on the ICI home page and in the Jeunesse section to drive engagement.

• Implement SEO best practices and indexing strategies to maximize the reach of Jeunesse section content and digital channels.

• Assist teams with data analysis for Jeunesse segments (traffic user behaviour and consumption patterns) to optimize publishing refine curation strategies and improve performance reporting.

3. Collaboration:

• Work closely with Kids & Youth TV teams to ensure seamless alignment between linear and digital programming.

• Co-ordinate actions with all internal stakeholders (ICI team Kids & Youth Programming Acquisitions Research Technical Post-Production and Communications).

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.

What You Bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent

• Two (2) years relevant experience

Technical skills:

• Excellent command of spoken and written French; working knowledge of English

• Proficiency with content management systems (CMSs) and Google Workspace (Sheets Docs)

• Knowledge of digital media production tools (basic photo and video editing skills)

• Experience with specialized tools such as iNews SynPS Medianet Scoop Picto Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve is an asset

Professional skills:

• Attention to detail particularly regarding data entry and workflow tracking

• Passion for kids content and industry trends

• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle stress within a fast-moving environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders

• Proactive mindset and ability to make sound editorial decisions

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Written French test

• Excel test

• Practical assignment (evaluating technical and editorial skills)

• Selection 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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 .

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 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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