Senior Web Editor (French Services) (On Site) Senior Web Editor (French Services) (On Site)

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, French

Language Skills

English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), 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. Whether it be one 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 key to Canadians.

Radio-Canada Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Web Editor, who possesses strong journalistic skills, substantial experience in digital news, and solid editorial leadership. This individual will join the daily news editorial team and could be based at the Halifax, Charlottetown or St John's station. He or she will report to the Senior Head of News and Programming (NS-PEI-NL) and the station’s Digital Producer.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for creating digital content, collaborating on the Radio-Canada website and associated digital platforms across our large territory. You will write news stories under tight deadlines, review texts created by others, and must be able to create, organize, and prioritize digital news content. You will also enrich texts with multimedia material to increase their value for the audience.

You will also be called upon to support programs to help them increase and enhance their digital presence. Demonstrate and cultivate exceptional skills in continuous news writing, editing, and assembly, in compliance with the Radio-Canada style and under tight deadlines.



You will work according to CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic and programming policies, as well as its journalistic standards and practices.

Write, edit, assemble, and publish digital content clearly and concisely for a regional and national audience. Organize and update the web pages for Radio-Canada Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Ensure that websites and reports correspond to the priorities of the day.

Support radio teams in promoting their content on digital platforms. Ensure that all texts respect standard grammar rules and the Radio-Canada site style, notably the correct usage of spelling and capitalization. Write headlines that comply with guidelines for social media research and publication.

Select photos and audio/video clips to accompany online reports. Critically review content and items produced by other people. Prepare and write articles and headlines based on information provided by reporters, wire services, the CBC, or original sources.

Suggest ideas or content for programs; participate in preparing program objectives for digital platforms. Liaise with other staff members to ensure that the required material is available.

Publish

Radio-Canada material on social media and other platforms. This role requires full-time on-site presence. Five (5) years of experience directly related to the position, including a demonstrated knowledge of online and digital news media Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of regional, national,



and international issues Ability to write a wide range of material related to news and current affairs Confirmed experience and aptitude in writing/editing following best practices and style for digital platforms Ability to select and prepare photos and videos to enhance reports Experience in detecting potential legal problems and violations of journalistic policies in digital content Availability to work shifts Ability to determine the news value for online audiences Advance level proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading English (CCC) Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

A mandatory Criminal record check. 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. 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.

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📌 Senior Web Editor (French Services) (On Site)
🏢 CBC / Radio-Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality