Host, Metro Morning - Toronto, Canada - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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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 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, 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.

Please note this is a 1 year contract.

The opportunity:

CBC Toronto 's flagship live weekday morning show, Metro Morning, is searching for its next host.

Having served audiences for 50 years, the show is woven into the ever growing fabric of the GTA.

And so are you.

You are deeply invested in the GTA and are committed to ensuring Metro Morning is the forum for the conversations essential to life in the city.

Be that safety on the TTC, how diaspora communities are reacting to political upheaval at home, or a budget shortfall, you know Metro Morning plays a vital role in our city.

Your role is clear:
you hold those in power to account. You examine all situations from a variety of viewpoints, and listen deeply.

You know that people's need for information is at its greatest when they first wake and you're there to help people plan for the hours, the days and the weeks ahead.

Toronto's been called a city of villages.

You understand what that means and you transport audiences to the diverse communities that make the city - and Peel, York and Durham - a truly unique place in the world.

You know how to help bring guests' stories to life.

You are a smart and seasoned journalist with a competitive spirit. You love the GTA and you are deeply curious about it and the people who call it home. You connect easily with every guest on the program — be they a grieving parent or the Mayor.

You thrive in a team environment, and love to experiment with new ways to meet program and station goals. You know that audience consumption trends change, and work to ensure that Metro Morning keeps up with those changes.

As host, you embrace your role as a leader on the team and an advocate for your audiences.

You are constantly pushing yourself and the team to deliver the most compelling live local morning daily news and current affairs morning programming in the GTA.

And you uphold the responsibility you have to deliver on the mission of CBC Toronto, which is to be there for people in the GTA when they need us.

Key Tasks:

Works hand in glove with the Senior Producer and the team to plan the best possible lineup each day.
Pitches program ideas, suggests and lines up guests or interviewees, prepares background notes and questions, interviews on or off air, and provides narration and linking continuity between program segments.
Hosts live breaking news specials / remote shows as needed.
Keen to shape special programming and/or segments of the daily show.
At ease bantering with program participants such as onair colleagues, guests and interviewees, members of the audience and phonein callers, as required.
Participates in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate, to promote the program(s) and/or the Corporation.
Gathers audio and visual material in the field and packages it to share with the audience on any required platforms.

As required, performs the following tasks:

Act as master of ceremonies, narrator or interviewer.
Voice continuity for programs.
Conduct research using a variety of sources.
Edit program material.
A university degree in a field relevant to the position or a combination of education and work experience relevant to the position.
Proven journalism skills, strong news judgment, excellent general knowledge.
Strong live onair performance and excellent interview skills on a range of topics and themes, all kept to time.
A strong love and understanding of Toronto, including the functions of all three levels of government.
Deep knowledge of and connection to the equityseeking communities across Toronto.
Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.
A track record of talking to principal characters in stories that matter to the audience.
Engaging and intelligent onair presence, showing a wide emotional range.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills that elevate live programming.
A thorough understanding of and experience with social media tools.
Sense of humour.
A broad range of interests.
Ability to give and receive feedback within the context o