Host Oniva - Edmonton, Canada - CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Family Programming (TV-Radio-Web)

Primary Location Edmonton

Position Language Requirement Bilingual (English / French)

Language Skill Level (Reading) B

Language Skill Level (Writing) B

Language Skill Level (Speaking) B

Status of Employment Temporary

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.

Your role

On a continuing and regular basis, the Host performs a leading role in Oniva, a tv series show for young canadians.

Alternatively, the Host performs a similar role in a radio or television program originating on the network but targeted at a specialized or modest audience according to the norms of the medium.

The Host performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and on-air presentation of program material on radio, television and on-line.

The Host can be involved in the development and execution of the program and the direction of the program can often be influenced by his/her specialized knowledge and performance capabilities.

Work is governed by CBC programming and/or journalistic policies and standards but there is a requirement for creativity, initiative and independent judgment.

Work regularly involves the coordination of the activities of others.

Note:

This is a 7month contract position (from August 21, 2023 to March 22, 2024).
There are 2 Host openings to fill.

Key Tasks:

Contributes to the planning, design and organization of a program within the context that the program is typically highly formatted; ensures the preparation of material for broadcast. May assume production responsibility for a program or segments of a program.
Proposes 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.
Interacts extemporaneously with program participants such as guests and interviewees, members of the audience and phonein callers.
Participates in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate, to promote the program(s) and/or the Corporation.
Develops, organizes and hosts online content.

As required, performs the following tasks:

Act as master of ceremonies, narrator or interviewer on variety, quiz, disc or other programs.
Voice continuity for programs.
Conduct research using a variety of sources.
Edit program material.
As required, may perform any other task associated with the function of Host.

Objective criteria:

University degree or equivalent.
Five years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry and an understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to the region and/or the type of program being a host.
Successful, highquality hosting skills in several program categories.
Able to conduct interviews daily with outside guests, and reporters and correspondents.
Familiarity with CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Excellent knowledge of French.
Good knowledge of English.
Extensive general knowledge.

Subjective criteria:

Able to host in a variety of conditions.
Experience facilitating groups of young people (teens, aged from
Able to work well in a team.
Creative, with a good sense of humour.
Leadership skills.

Please include a link to your online demo or website, blog or video in your cover letter.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 May 16, 2023, 10:13:22 AM

Unposting Date May 30, 2023, 10:59:00 PM