Reporter-Researcher (French Services) (On Site)

Position Title:

Reporter-Researcher (French Services) (On Site)

Status of Employment:

Temporary (STTRC)

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:

2026-05-12 11:59 PM

Your role

This posting is intended to fill two (2) reporter-researcher positions within the ICI Estrie team: one assigned to daily production and the other to medium- and long-term production.

These are 8-month temporary positions with a start date in June 2026.

Reporter-Researcher – Daily Production:

In this role, you will report to the Associate Managing Editor and primarily serve as a reporter-researcher for the morning show Par ici l’Info. You will also support the afternoon program Vivement le retour. Depending on your experience, you may also appear on air on one of the radio programs. You will be responsible for proposing relevant topics and content, developing original interview angles, and identifying engaging guests who will captivate listeners and help us stand out in the Eastern Townships market. You will also be responsible for enhancing our programs’ content on digital platforms. You must demonstrate strong adaptability, the ability to work under pressure, and maintain an extensive network of contacts. The schedule is Sunday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may vary depending on production needs.

Reporter-Researcher – Medium- and Long-Term Production:

In this role, you will report to the Associate Managing Editor and primarily act as a reporter-researcher contributing to investigative journalism, as well as preparing coverage plans and deployments scheduled throughout the year across our various platforms, including interview planning. You must be able to gather large amounts of information on multiple topics and synthesize it into comprehensive files. You will also monitor court dockets and maintain a network of contacts with lawyers. You will be responsible for the station’s access-to-information requests. You must demonstrate strong adaptability, the ability to work under pressure, and maintain an extensive network of contacts. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may vary depending on production needs.

For both positions, you must have a strong knowledge of the Eastern Townships region and its key stakeholders, and demonstrate creativity, initiative, and rigor. As a reporter- researcher, you must be able to work on multiple files simultaneously and have strong organizational skills. You must also comply with CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You must also hold a valid driver’s licence.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Your profile:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in journalism or equivalent.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of current events.
• Broad general knowledge.
• Strong understanding of research techniques and tools.
• A well-developed and up-to-date network of contacts.
• On-air ease, particularly in radio.
• Ability to work as part of a team while demonstrating autonomy and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of the organization’s journalistic standards and practices is an asset.
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written.
• Intermediate-level English speaking and reading skills, and basic writing skills (asset).
• Availability for non-standard work hours.

Selected candidates will be required to complete the following:

• Tests related to the position.
• Interview.

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in one of the positions or both.

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:

1335 Rue King Ouest Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1J 2B8

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time