Senior Manager, Journalism (French Services) at CBC/Radio-Canada

Position Title:

Senior Manager, Journalism (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

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:

2025-11-19 11:59 PM

Your role

The Senior Manager, Journalism for the Mauricie-Centre-du-Québec station is responsible for the planning, orientation, organization, production, and dissemination of content across all platforms (Radio, TV, Digital).

To develop their sector, he or she manages the human, physical, and financial resources allocated to it with the aim of achieving the objectives of the region and regional services. Under the authority of the management, he or she works in conjunction with all members of the management team and ensures the application of journalistic standards and practices throughout the sector.

The Senior Manager, Journalism is a leader with an excellent overview, strategic thinking, and great creativity. He or she ensures the continuous development of artisans by fostering their commitment and promoting inclusion. He or she distinguishes themselves in a rapidly evolving work environment, relying on the values of the public broadcaster.

Main tasks:

• Define the editorial vision and participate in the planning of general strategic objectives, more specifically objectives related to the information sector and editorial line, digital, impact journalism, and continuous information.
• Advise the regional director on actions to prioritize to achieve the objectives set in their sector and ensure their implementation.
• Participate in the analysis of audience needs and propose relevant content to achieve the set objectives.
• Coordinate the human and administrative resources necessary for content production on all platforms (digital, social media, radio, television news).
• Mobilize and support team leaders to encourage them to propose and develop relevant topics for citizens, whether in continuous information, impact journalism, or social, cultural, or sports programming.
• Propose and supervise special information deployment projects (special television/radio programs, podcasts, digital stories, documentaries, among others) and take the necessary measures for their realization.
• Identify succession needs and sit on selection committees for staff hiring, or delegate a representative.
• Oversee team development and participate in the staff performance management process and, if necessary, propose measures to improve performance and skill development.
• Represent the station's management at external events when delegated by management.
• Sit on various local, regional, and national committees upon request.
• Maintain links with other regional stations to maximize efficiency and synergy opportunities.
• Evaluate needs related to operating and capital budgets, and propose solutions to management. Control expenses while respecting the budgets allocated to their sector. Propose measures adapted to programming and production requirements.
• Respond to complaints, in conjunction with legal, and answer editorial questions.
• Respond to emergencies evenings and weekends, if necessary.
• Perform any other task assigned by management.
  
  

Desired profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of experience in journalism and three (3) years of experience in management/leadership positions
• Excellent knowledge of journalistic processes, information gathering methods, and the production of television, radio, and internet programs
• Knowledge of Radio-Canada's production environment
• Journalistic judgment and flair recognized by peers
• Mastery of communication techniques and a very good understanding of media-specific communication principles
• Creativity, boldness, and agility in developing innovative solutions, evaluating work methods, and creating new processes
• Knowledge of effective management and change management techniques
• Positive, collaborative, and unifying leadership skills to mobilize and inspire creative and motivated teams
• Recognized ability to oversee employee development and provide constructive and benevolent feedback
• Ability to manage confidential files
• Ability to think laterally and linearly to manage a wide range of situations daily
• Ability to work in a team, communicate vision well, and demonstrate listening and transparency
• Very good general knowledge
• Good knowledge of current events
• Proficiency in French
• Very good knowledge of English
• Knowledge of the Corporation's Journalistic Standards and Practices
  
  

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 [email protected].

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:

225 Rue Des Forges Bureau 101, Trois-Rivières, Quebec, G9A 2G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time