News EditorPresenter (English Services) (On-Site)

Position Title :

News Editor / Presenter (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment :

Permanent

Position Language Requirement :

English

Language Skills :

English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)

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 : : 59 PM

Your role

CBC Calgary is looking for an experienced News Editor / Presenter to lead our weekend morning radio newscasts. This position is part-time working three days a week. You will present the news Saturday and Sunday morning and be assigned to other duties on Monday.

As the weekend newsreader you play an integral editorial and leadership role in preparing and presenting our weekend news. Youre Albertas voice on weekend mornings keeping our audience informed about whats happening in their province. You must be an exceptional journalist and thrive in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. You understand the diverse and changing landscape in Alberta and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. Youre also comfortable adapting and shifting weekend plans in order to react to breaking or developing news.

We are looking for a candidate with the following :

Excellent journalistic decision-making skills.

Excellent audio presentation skills and an engaging on-air presence.

Ability to read the news on air and present material with credibility and authority in a range of situations including live events and breaking news.

Ability to self-operate a studio audio board during a live newscast.

Ability to quickly cut audio clips from a variety of audio and video sources.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.

Strong writing and script-editing skills.

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and inclusive and respectful work culture.

Creative flexible and self-motivated.

Journalism degree or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge of Alberta would be an asset

Four years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry preferred.

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

Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website blog or video 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 :

105-1000 Veterans Place N.W. Calgary Alberta T3B 4M1

Number of Openings : Work Schedule :

Part time

Key Skills

Video Editing,Fact check,Content Management Systems,AP Style,Journalism,Translation,Adobe Premiere,Final Cut Pro,Channel Management,Wordpress,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1