Senior Writer assigned to the Economic Desk (French Services) (On Site)

Position Title:
Senior Writer assigned to the Economic Desk (French Services) (On Site)
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Durée déterminée)
Position Language Requirement:
French
Language Skills:
French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)
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:
2026-10-20 11:59 PM

Your role

Radio-Canada Toronto is looking for an enthusiastic senior writer to join its Economic Bureau. This is a temporary position until mid-September 2027.

The successful candidate will identify and produce original stories related to the economy, innovation, and consumer trends. They will present their content across all Radio-Canada platforms, with priority given to digital formats.

They will possess strong journalistic skills, tact, and solid experience writing digital news. The selected candidate must know how to create and organize digital news content and enrich texts with multimedia elements to increase their value to the audience.

The chosen candidate will also report and explain news stories concerning, for instance, commercial trade or the impact of changes to the Bank of Canada key interest rate, sometimes under tight deadlines.

The work is performed under the direction of a senior producer or assignment editor, but you are expected to show initiative and judgment. You will also be asked to edit the work of others.

Main tasks:
Find stories of interest to a broad audience.
Gather information from various sources and report it in text, video, or audio format across all our platforms, prioritizing digital.
Write, edit, assemble, and publish content related to economics, business, innovation and consumer trends in a clear and concise manner for regional and national audiences, prioritizing digital formats.
Rewrite texts as needed to better align with the platform format.
Ensure that all texts adhere to standard grammar rules and Radio-Canada site style, including proper spelling and capitalization.
Prepare and draft digital alerts.
Select photos and audio/video clips to accompany published reports.
Critically review content and items produced by others and suggest changes while showing tact and respect.
Prepare and write articles and headlines from information provided by reporters, news wires, CBC, or original sources.
Edit audio and video content to produce reports within deadlines.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

Your profile:
University degree or equivalent.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience directly related to the position, including proven knowledge of online and digital news media.
Extensive and evident knowledge of Ontario current affairs, major economic issues, and the business world, as well as a strong interest in consumer trends and innovation topics.
Sound editorial judgment to evaluate information and ability to work effectively under pressure in a newsroom with tight deadlines.
Ability to write a wide range of material related to news and current events.
Experience and proven ability to write/edit following best practices and style for digital platforms.
Ability to select and prepare photos and videos to enrich reports.
Experience identifying potential legal issues and journalistic policy violations in digital content.
Ability to determine news value for online audiences.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent team player.
Strong commitment to embodying and promoting diversity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace.
Ability to develop original, initiative-driven journalism.
Skills in mathematics and data analysis are an asset.
A valid driver's license and driving record meeting CBC/Radio-Canada's insurer minimum requirements is an important asset.
Ability to work various shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends.
Knowledge of audio and video editing software is an asset.
Excellent command of French and very good knowledge of English is an asset.

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 .

 
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:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time