Host, Island Morning (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title:

Host Island Morning (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading) English (Speaking) English (Writing)

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:

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CBC Prince Edward Island is looking for a host for its Island Morning radio program.

In this role you will be the voice that sets the news agenda for listeners across P.E.I. helping them make sense of their world as they get up each morning.

You are an insatiably curious early-morning storyteller with a passion for drawing emotion and stories out of interview guests. You are equally comfortable holding a politician accountable as you are chatting with children and you know when to put people at ease and when to challenge them.

You understand that audiences want to be both entertained and informed as they start their day and you realize the importance of making audiences feel welcome and part of a community. You know that using a full range of tone including humour is key to strong radio current affairs programming.

You have a sense of adventure an eclectic range of interests and a keen desire to meet new people explore our communities and learn other perspectives. You are passionate about championing stories from P.E.I.s under-represented communities and you love meeting listeners where they live through in-person public appearances and at remotes.

An experienced journalist and a keen observer you must be able to quickly analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced high-pressure world of live local radio. You have a strong grasp of our provinces political landscape and its resource-driven economy and you understand how these issues affect the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.

As a member of the Morning team its clear you care about your colleagues. You act as a team unifier and collaborator and are always looking for creative solutions to challenges.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Your responsibilities:

• Pitch and produce original stories that deepen Island Mornings community connections elevate a range of voices and reflect the days top local news.

• Conduct research and interviews gather audio write radio scripts and package and present content for all platforms including audio video and digital.

• Host Island Morning live on air between 6:00-8:30 a.m. weekdays conducting interviews on a wide variety of current events.

• Interact extemporaneously with program participants such as guests reporters experts and members of the audience.

• Participate in public relations or community outreach activities to promote Island Morning and CBC with a focus on growing new audiences and building community connections.

Your profile:

• An engaging curious and spontaneous on-air personality with a wide range of genuine interests knowledge and insight reflecting curiosity in many current affairs topics and an ability to make them relevant to existing and new audiences.

• Strong journalistic skills demonstrated through original story ideas live interviewing innovative storytelling and writing and vetting abilities.

• Excellent critical thinking skills including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

• Ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and breaking news; comfortable going off-script when needed.

• Familiarity with digital and social storytelling including podcasting and a willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (TV radio digital).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and locations.

• A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude.

• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

• A passion for public outreach and an enthusiastic ambassador of public broadcasting and the program.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts late finishes and weekends.

• University degree or equivalent in a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant or comparable experience.

We want to hear what you sound like! Please include a link to samples of your on-air work in your cover letter.

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 countrys diversity. Thats 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. Thats 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 Canadas 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 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:

430 University Avenue Charlottetown Prince Edward Island C1A 4N6

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1