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CBC/Radio-Canada Host, St. John's Morning Show (English Services) (On-Site) in St-John's, Newfoundland
Position Title:
Host, St. John's Morning Show (English Services) (On-Site)
Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
Language Skills:
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:
2024-05-09 11:59 PM
This role requires full time on site presence.
Your role
CBC Newfoundland and Labrador is looking for a dynamic new host for the St John’s Morning Show, the province’s top-rated morning radio program.
You are passionate about Newfoundland and Labrador, its diverse people and perspectives. You have a strong desire to give listeners a deeper understanding about their province. You are a community-builder. You are a curious storyteller with a passion for drawing information and accountability out of your radio guests.
You are comfortable presenting stories on a range of issues, from politics to social issues and business, pop culture, science, the environment and everything in between. As an interviewer, you are an active listener who seeks clarity and understanding, anticipating what the audience needs and wants to know.
You understand how a range of tones, including humour, is key to strong radio. You are enthusiastic about experimenting with talk formats, and aren’t afraid to take risks.
You are comfortable going on the air live at any time, reacting to breaking news and changing events, updating and remaking the program as needed.
You are familiar with digital video platforms and are excited about cross promoting the show and combining video with current affairs content.
You lead by example in promoting the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. You uphold CBC’s journalistic standards and practices.
You will play a key role in helping us connect with, and grow, new audiences through the range of stories and perspectives presented on the program, as well as through regular outreach and public events.
Key Tasks:
As an editorial leader in CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, you will ensure the program mandate for “The St John’s Morning Show” is always reflected in the program. That work will include:
Daily live and taped interviews.
Writing, collaborating and delivering scripts.
Performing a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and on-air presentation of program material on radio, digital and social.
Occasionally gathering content or being live from the field.
Conceiving of original stories and concepts and working collaboratively to produce them.
Building relationships with a diverse cross-section of community leaders to enhance our understanding of the region and to increase the range of voices and perspectives on the program.
Keeping on top of important news developments throughout the day with an eye to ensuring the program is always relevant and topical.
Participating in public events, representing CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Engaging, curious, spontaneous and intellectually challenging on-air personality.
Wide range of genuine interests, knowledge and insight, reflecting curiosity in many topics, and an ability to make them relevant to existing and new audiences.
Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to underrepresented communities in Newfoundland and Labrador..
Demonstrably engaged, interested and immersed in a wide range of experiences that make up Newfoundland and Labrador.
Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view.
Strong journalistic skills, demonstrated through interviewing critical thinking and innovative storytelling.
Ability to build relationships and contacts inside and outside Newfoundland and Labrador.
Have five years of comparable/relevant experience.
Ability to participate in community outreach events.
Please provide a cover letter and samples of on-air work.
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.
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:
95 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, St-John'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 1Z4
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.