CBC/Radio-Canada Journalist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at CBC/Radio-Canada.
CBC/Radio-Canada
Journalist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other
Made it to the second round, but then got ghosted after spending two hours on a writing task. Followed up a few times. Super disappointing.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your ideas for enhancing the website?
CBC/Radio-Canada
Journalist
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case
It was a board interview, meaning 3 people interviewed me. They had a list of questions that were pre-determined, which made it feel a bit stiff, but I guess it's fair for all candidates.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me why you applied for this position?
- What makes you a better candidate than others?
- Describe a story you could produce right away, including who you'd interview and on which platforms.
CBC/Radio-Canada
Journalist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The process was super clear and transparent. The person I was in touch with answered my questions well. On the day of the journalistic tests, I had no surprises and I had all the necessary information to prepare. I got feedback pretty quickly.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Writing tests
- French tests
- General knowledge tests
CBC/Radio-Canada Journalist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from CBC/Radio-Canada interview reports.
“Regarding Journalistic Standards and Practices: Suppose you're informed about a measles outbreak with 15 cases and one fatality. The source who contacts you wants an interview but later states they don't want to be on the record. What would be your course of action?”
Read reports →“Looking forward, what potential stories in this region are you interested in covering?”
Read reports →“For the news desk role, what's the most crucial aspect for them to grasp?”
Read reports →“What are your ideas for enhancing the website?”
Read reports →“Considering CBC News is an integrated platform, where do your strengths lie and where could you improve regarding digital (web), radio, and TV?”
Read report →“Describe a story you could produce right away, including who you'd interview and on which platforms.”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Dealing with stress is part of this job, especially working remotely. How do you manage stress, and how would your manager recognize it? Provide an example of when you had to handle many tasks at once.”
Read report →“Can you describe a situation where you had a disagreement with your manager?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 CBC/Radio-Canada interview reports.