Position Title:
Regional Assignment Editor (French Services) (On Site)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
English, French
Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), 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:
2026-05-08 11:59 PM
Your Role
Radio-Canada Acadie is seeking a Assignment Editor (regional)for New Brunswick.
Reporting to the Senior Manager (journalism), and working in close collaboration with the daily assignment desk (front line), you will be primarily responsible for the long-term planning, special and high-impact files.
Working with our journalistic teams, you will oversee the coordination and organization of original, human-interest, and exclusive coverage. You will also collaborate with producers, news editors, and other members of the editorial team to maximize the impact of these stories across all our platforms. Significant emphasis is placed on the reach of this content within the digital landscape.
Equipped with a solid understanding of New Brunswick current events and Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices, you demonstrate creativity and innovation. Your big-picture vision and ability to adapt to changing situations allow you to organize work effectively. You have a keen interest in digital platforms and a strong command of their conventions.
This role requires full-time on-site presence.
Your profile:
Qualifications:
Skills:
Extensive general knowledge and a deep understanding of regional news and realities.
Mastery of French; excellent knowledge of the other official language (English).
In-depth knowledge of newsroom logistics (Radio, Web, and TV).
Deep understanding of digital formats and codes (an asset).
Strong command of medium-specific writing techniques and production methods.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Corporation’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Skills and Other Requirements:
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the daily work of radio, television and digital journalists under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.
Ability to anticipate and coordinate journalistic subjects on a long-term schedule.
Strong leadership and autonomy.
Familiarity with production software (Dalet, MediaCentral, INews) used at Radio-Canada is an asset.
Valid driver’s license.
If your application is shortlisted, you will undergo:
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:
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:
165 Main St, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1B8
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
