Journalist (Radio) (French Services)

Position Title:

Journalist (Radio) (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English, French

Language Skills:

English (Reading - B - Intermediate), English (Speaking - B - Intermediate), English (Writing - B - Intermediate), 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:

2026-03-08 11:59 PM

Radio-Canada News & Current Affairs is looking for a journalist who will report for radio in Montreal.

In this role, you will produce stories for newscasts, information programs and digital platforms. You will perform newsgathering in the field and present your reporting in line with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices. You must be a creative thinker who brings original ideas and is able to file to tight deadlines.

Please note this is a permanent part-time role, initially assigned a Friday to Sunday shift. Working hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

What You Bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Three (3) years’ journalism experience or equivalent

Skills:

• Experience preparing news reports for radio

• Experience delivering live debriefs on radio

• Proven ability working in the field and knowledge of newsroom production and network operations

• Extensive general knowledge; in-depth knowledge of social, political and municipal affairs in Quebec, nationally and internationally

• Interest in developing original formats for digital

• Solid command of French (working language)

• Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB)

• Good Dalet skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and take initiative

• Keen editorial judgment; familiarity with CBC/Radio-Canada Journalistic Standards and Practices

Additional requirements:

• Availability and willingness to work occasionally irregular hours and to travel for field assignments

• Valid driver’s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canada’s insurance company

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Editorial tests

• Practical test

• Interview

It is your responsibility to ensure your application includes an up-to-date resumé and cover letter highlighting the skills and qualifications required for this position. Given the nature of the position, all application materials (resumé and cover letter) should preferably be submitted in French.

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 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:

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

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Part time