Host, Assigned to Quebec Am - Quebec City, Canada - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Quebec City, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)

Primary Location Quebec City

Position Language Requirement Bilingual (English / French)

Language Skill Level (Reading) B

Language Skill Level (Writing) B

Language Skill Level (Speaking) B

Status of Employment Contract

Work schedule(s) Full-time

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, everchanging 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.

This is an 8 month contract position based in Quebec City.

Your role
CBC is seeking a host based in Quebec City.
You will host the province wide morning show Quebec AM that is on air from 6am to 830am. You will conduct on air interviews Monday-Friday.
You are a motivated, bilingual self-starter. You cover stories in Quebec City and across the province that are of importance to English speaking communities.
An exceptional journalist and leader, you thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of breaking news and current affairs. You have the ability to go live and "off script" at a moment's notice.

You are ready to contribute to the planning, design and organization of the program, propose program ideas, conduct interviews on and off-air and interact with program participants.

Your interviewing skills and knowledge of current events are at least as strong as your presentation skills.

You understand the diverse and changing population in Quebec and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content.

You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that our stories are fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful and immediate, and resonate with the communities we serve.

Tasks:

Stay abreast of news events in the areas covered by the program and maintain ties with different sources.
Do the research necessary for interviews and other program activities.
Write or adapt program scripts and conduct preinterviews as needed.
When appropriate, write up interviews for digital or social platforms
During production meetings, participate in choosing program content and determining program planning.
Carry out taped or live interviews. Perform basic editing tasks for radio.
Converse with program collaborators on air.
Participate in other programs. Occasionally host special programs.
Participate in community outreach on behalf of CBC.
Perform all other related tasks as needed.

Job requirements:

A)
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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or the equivalent.
Five years of onair experience or the equivalent.

B)
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Skills

Fluent in English.
Very good knowledge of French.
Extensive general knowledge.
Excellent knowledge of current affairs.
Good grasp of interview techniques.
Excellent diction and delivery.
Onair presence and ease.
Able to analyze, synthesize and think critically.
Able to discuss a topic clearly.
Able to work under pressure.
Leadership skills and the ability to work within a team.
Interview.
Samples of hosting and onair work.
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 interest. 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. Job Posting Date Aug 8, 2023, 2:23:22 PM

Unposting Date Aug 22, 2023, 10:59:00 PM