Host (English Services) (On-Site)

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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.

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Host Alberta at Noon

CBC Calgary is looking for a dynamic new host for Alberta at Noon our noon hour current affairs and open line radio program that airs province-wide.

This is a one-year assignment

You are an insatiably curious storyteller with a passion for drawing information emotion and stories out of interview subjects. You are equally comfortable holding a politician accountable as you are talking with first time callers and you know when to put people at ease and when to challenge them.

You understand that audiences want to be both entertained and informed over the lunch hour and you realize the importance of making audiences feel welcome and part of a community. You know that using a full range of tone including humour is key to strong radio current affairs programming.

You have a perspective on the newsroom as a whole including identifying moments when Alberta at Noon content will work for other platforms in particular visuals. You are comfortable being on camera and working with the CBC Calgary team on its visual strategy.

You have a sense of adventure an eclectic range of interests and a keen desire to meet new people learn about even the smallest Alberta community and be open to new perspectives. You are passionate about championing stories from Albertas under-represented communities and you love meeting listeners through in-person public appearances and remote broadcasts.

An exceptional journalist and a keen observer you must be able to quickly analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fast-paced high-pressure world of live local radio. You have a strong grasp on Albertas political landscape and its energy-driven economy and explosive population growth and you understand how these issues affect the day-to-day lives of the people who live here.

As a leader on the Alberta at Noon team its clear you care about your colleagues on the show and in the newsroom. You act as a team unifier and collaborator and are always looking for creative solutions to challenges.

Your responsibilities:

• Pitch and produce original stories that build on the days news and deepen Alberta at Noons community connections elevate a range of voices.
• Host Alberta at Noon live on air between 12:00-1:00 pm weekdays conducting interviews on a wide variety of current events.
• Interact spontaneously with program participants such as guests reporters experts and members of the audience.
• Work with CBC Calgary to deliver on our visual strategy. This could include repurposing Alberta at Noon for Calgarys FAST channel or other visual platforms or doing stand alone visual interviews
• Host public forums associated with journalistic projects
• Participate in public relations or community outreach activities to promote Alberta at Noon related and CBC with a focus on growing new audiences and building community connections.

Your profile:

• An engaging curious and spontaneous on-air personality with a wide range of genuine interests knowledge and insight reflecting curiosity in many current affairs topics and an ability to make them relevant to existing and new audiences.
• Strong journalistic skills demonstrated through original story ideas live interviewing innovative storytelling and writing and vetting abilities.
• Excellent critical thinking skills including knowledge of and familiarity with CBC Journalistic Standards as well as the legal and ethical issues related to journalism.
• Ability to react quickly to changing circumstances and breaking news; comfortable going off-script when needed.
• A strong proven connection to the communities we serve in Alberta and an openness to diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Familiarity with digital and social storytelling including podcasting and a willingness to learn and tackle new tasks across all CBC platforms (TV radio digital).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and locations.
• A proven work ethic and a positive team-first attitude.
• A strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.
• A passion for public outreach and an enthusiastic ambassador of public broadcasting and the program.
• Possession of a valid drivers licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadas insurance company other classes considered an asset.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts late finishes and weekends.
• University degree or equivalent in a related field with a minimum of five years of relevant or comparable experience.

We want to hear what you sound like! Please include a link to samples of your on-air work 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.

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.

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