Host, Reclaimed - Toronto, Canada - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)

Primary Location Toronto

Position Language Requirement English Only

Language Skill Level (Reading)

Language Skill Level (Writing)
Language Skill Level (Speaking) Status of Employment Short term

Work schedule(s) Part-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, 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.

Your role

Could you be the new fill-in host of a national music show on CBC Music? If you are passionate about music in all its diversity, comfortable behind a mic, and committed to staying connected with music news and trends, with your listeners and with your team, then this could be the ideal job for you.

CBC Music Reclaimed is looking for a dynamic and creative host who is immersed in Indigenous music from Canada and around the world.

You may be a musician, a producer, or a performer but you must be embedded in the Indigenous music scene, as well as being part of the Indigenous community.

In this role, you will research and curate the music, write scripts, and present the show on the air. Leadership, initiative, judgement, and creativity are requirements for this role.

At the CBC, we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. We value diversity of thought and of experience, and we are excited to hear from you. Hands-on experience, intelligence, innovation, and a passion for music can combine to form the best set of qualifications.

Please note this is a part-time (two days a week) contract position for approximately three months. The show is pre-recorded, so there is flexibility around the scheduling of those two days.

Some of the traits that make you the right person for this role:

You have a deep interest in and knowledge of Indigenous music and culture and are a member of the Indigenous community.
You know the key players and emerging talents in Indigenous music.
You are very knowledgeable when it comes to music in general.
You are known for your ability to connect with the audience with an audience with an engaging, and confident onair presence.
You love social media and are comfortable with the major platforms.
You are creative and flexible with the ability to generate original and innovative material.
You have a demonstrated talent as a programmer with an ear for pacing, tone, presentation, and production.
You have a university degree or an equivalent background; five years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge and an understanding and awareness of issues and events and how they relate to the topic of music.

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 Apr 27, 2023, 4:05:48 PM

Unposting Date May 11, 2023, 10:59:00 PM