Copy Editor, French Services

Radio-Canada

. Edit a large volume of copy on the Radio-Canada.ca website to ensure high-quality French .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeMontreal • CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in French-language editing and translation, with a strong command of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Proficient in providing training and support to journalists while maintaining high editorial standards and adapting to various work environments.

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French-Language EditingTranslation RevisionEditorial SkillsDigital Communication TechniquesKnowledge of Quebec Writing Standards

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Hard Skills

Copy-EditingTranslationGrammarSyntaxVocabularyTerminology ResearchReference Materials KnowledgeCritical ThinkingOffice Technology ProficiencyAntidote

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAbility to Work Under PressureAdaptabilityTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Word ProcessingEmailInternetAntidote

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Professional Writing/EditingTranslationFrench-Language Education

Industry Keywords

Canadian NewsInternational NewsCurrent AffairsQuebec Writing Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit a large volume of copy on the Radio-Canada.ca website to ensure high-quality French
Answer journalists’ grammar and spelling questions
Assist journalists in translating content from English to French
Assist journalists with terminology research
Provide journalists with ongoing training to improve grammar, spelling, punctuation and language skills
Fill on-call shifts as required by operational needs during daytime or evening hours, weekdays or weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in professional writing/editing, translation, French-language education or the equivalent
At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in copy-editing or translation revision
Outstanding French-language skills in semantics, stylistics, grammar, syntax and vocabulary
Excellent editorial skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Solid command of digital communication techniques
Very good knowledge of Quebec writing and editing standards
Extensive general knowledge and awareness of Canadian and international news and current affairs
Excellent knowledge of reference materials and terminology databases, particularly Canadian sources
Very good knowledge of office technology, including word processing, email, internet and Antidote
Ability to analyze, synthesize and think critically
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to adapt to open office, teamwork, hybrid and remote work environments and varying schedules
Good knowledge of English
Ability to pass a written copy-editing test, interview and potential skills and knowledge testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement according to departmental guidelines