Position Title:

National Line-Up Editor, 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:

2025-09-29 11:59 PM

Your role

As a Line-Up Editor, you will be in charge of preparing the lineup of international, national and regional news for newscasts. You will supervise the on-air presentation or online publication in keeping with corporate standards and policies.

 

This is a permanent, full-time position. For information, the successful candidate will initially work from Friday to Sunday morning.

The schedule may be subject to change depending on operational requirements.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Seven (7) years relevant journalism experience or equivalent

 

Skills:

Extensive general knowledge

In-depth knowledge of national/international news and current affairs

Demonstrate strong leadership

Solid command of writing techniques specific to the radio medium

Thorough knowledge of newsroom logistics

Knowledge of production techniques

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to go on air to read news bulletins, an asset

Fluent in the working language: French

Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English

Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

Practical test

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 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:

Full time