Regional Assignment Editor (English Services)

Position Title :

Regional Assignment Editor (English Services)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

English

Language Skills :

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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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 :

2024-06-27 11 : 59 PM

CBC Montreal is looking for an Assignment Editor (regional). This is a Full-time permanent position.

Your role :

You will coordinate the work of our journalists assigned to regional coverage in Montreal and Quebec on all of our platforms : radio, digital publishing, video for web and TV.

You will determine story angles to pursue in event coverage and develop original content ideas. As an editorial leader in the newsroom, you will provide regular feedback to the field reporters to recognize great work and help people develop and excel.

Your role is to consult, plan, assign and coordinate newsgathering resources to cover the most relevant and impactful stories and events in compliance with CBC / Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices and in line with CBC Quebec’s goals and objectives.

This position requires someone with initiative, solid editorial judgment, leadership skills, a good contact network, bilingualism (English / French) and the ability to work well in a team under pressure while maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues.

You can handle the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines and know how to get the best out of your colleagues.

You will work in the English newsroom of CBC Montreal with our team of journalists.

For reference purposes, and at the time of this posting, the Regional Assignment Editor shift is Monday-Friday, 6 : 00 AM-2 : 00 PM in office.

Job Responsibilities :

You will keep up with regional, national and international news stories through various sources.

If necessary, you will contact the media relations officers to obtain more information on a press conference or other media event.

You will decide whether the event deserves coverage.

You will encourage journalists to come up with their own story ideas.

You will choose which events will be covered during the day. You will draw up the assignment schedule.

You will attend planning meetings for day-to-day, upcoming and special-event coverage.

You will discuss the various events to be covered, express your opinions and consider those of the team.

You will inform the national assignment editor of local stories having a national angle or liable to take on national importance.

You will assign stories to journalists and coordinate their work. You will discuss with reporters which angles they should take and direct them accordingly.

You will also supply reporters with additional documentation, if necessary and inform them of what audio and video clips are available.

You will assign Camera Operators to shoots if needed.

If necessary, you will arrange Reporters’, Videojournalists’ and Camera Operators’ schedules to meet coverage needs.

You will coordinate the work of a Research Journalist or assignment assistant, as needed.- You will coordinate requests for collaboration on regional and national news and public affairs programs.

You will ensure that the required production resources are made available to the journalists.

You will closely follow events as they unfold. Be prepared to reassign journalists at any time.

Plan medium- and long-term assignments and create a bank of story ideas.

You may revise the form and content of the story. You may suggest or demand corrections and may refuse to allow a story to be broadcast.

You will also follow up with journalists after the broadcast

You will write intros, as needed.

Occasionally set up interviews for Reporters.

You will ensure that the items under your responsibility are ready on time for the various newscasts of the lineups. Also ensure that adequate human, budgetary and technical resources are available.

Carry out all other related tasks as needed.

We are looking for a candidate with the following :

A) Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Five (5) years’ journalism experience or equivalent

B) Skills :

Extensive general knowledge

In-depth knowledge of current events and issues in Quebec

Ability to identify the concerns of the population

Fluent in the working language : English

Working knowledge of French,

Ability to work in a team environment

Keen sense of the news

In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics (TV, Radio and Web)

Very good knowledge of storytelling techniques specific to each platform

Knowledge of production techniques

Advanced knowledge of digital platforms and social media; ability to keep up with best digital practices and technological tools / innovations

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the day-to-day work of reporters so as to meet tight deadlines; ability to work well under pressure

Leadership and independence

Knowledge of production applications (Dalet, iNEWS, Avid) in use at CBC / Radio-Canada an asset -

Ability to develop and maintain a network of contacts

Knowledge of CBC’s Journalistic Standards and Practices

Candidates who meet the posted requirements shall be invited to participate in the following stages :

Interview

Complete an assignment

Please include a letter of interest detailing how your experience would be an asset to us, as well as a link to your broadcast news experience

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.

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Primary Location :

1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Work Schedule : Full time

Full time