Olympic Researcher developing engaging sports content for CBC/Radio-Canada. Conducting research, pitching ideas, and supporting the Sports production team in a hybrid working environment.
Responsibilities
Research, pitch and develop content for general programming
Stay ahead of Olympic and sports news trends while maintaining a network of contacts
Pitch and develop compelling show segments and content for digital platforms
Attend story meetings
Pitch concepts, stories, interviews and story angles
Research and select information, ideas, and written, audio and visual materials
Identify and, if necessary, select interviewees
Conduct pre-interviews
Prepare interview question lines and scripts
Prepare and present written and oral research briefs
Follow up continuously with the host before and during the program
Draft intros as needed
Provide logistical support for guests, correspondents and panellists
Maintain up-to-date research briefs on upcoming topics
Conduct short interviews and present your research findings on air
Perform basic editing tasks
Assist with writing trivia or contest questions; screen audience calls and respond to inquiries; coordinate contributor segments; lead special research projects and compile sports stat sheets.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Two (2) or more years’ relevant experience
Broad general knowledge
Extensive knowledge of current events
Excellent knowledge of the working language: French
Intermediate oral, writing and reading proficiency in English (BBB)
Advanced knowledge of research tools and techniques
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