Host, Moncton (English Services) (On Site)

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At CBC/RadioCanada 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.

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This role requires full time on site presence.

CBC New Brunswick is looking for a dynamic new host for Information Morning Moncton the morning current affairs radio program serving eastern New Brunswick from Sackville in the south to Campbellton in the north.

Your role

You are an insatiably curious earlymorning storyteller with a passion for drawing emotion and stories out of interview guests. You are equally comfortable holding a politician accountable as you are chatting with children 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 as they start their day and you realize the importance of making audiences feel welcome and part of a community.

You have a sense of adventure an eclectic range of interests and a keen desire to meet new people explore our city and learn other perspectives.

You are passionate about championing stories from the regions underrepresented communities and you love meeting listeners where they live through inperson public appearances and at remotes.

An exceptional journalist and a keen observer you are able to quickly analyze a broad range of issues and thrive in the fastpaced highpressure world of live local radio. You have a strong grasp on Moncton and New Brunswicks political landscape and its resourcedriven economy and you understand how these issues affect the daytoday lives of the people who live here.

As a member of the Moncton Morning team its clear you care about your colleagues. You act as a team unifier and collaborator and are always looking for creative solutions to challenges. You live and promote an inclusive and respectful work culture and have a deep appreciation for different perspectives opinions and experiences.

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

This role is based out of Moncton.

Key tasks:

• Help plan design and organize the program or program segments.

• Take program content to air.

• Interact extemporaneously with program participants such as guests reporters experts and members of the audience.

• Conduct prepared or improvised interviews on a wide variety of current events.

• Promote content on our platforms and engage with the audience.

• Follow current events and maintain your expertise.

• Participate in public relations or community outreach activities to promote programs and/or the Corporation.

• Represent the Corporation or program in a number of forums.

As required perform the following tasks:

• Pitch ideas suggest and line up interviewees prepare background notes and questions conduct on or offair interviews and provide narration and linking continuity between program segments.

• Present segments or content on other TV/radio programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.

• Five (5) years onair experience or equivalent.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of issues and events particular to eastern New Brunswick.

• Indepth knowledge of regional national and international affairs.

• 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.

• Solid knowledge of CBC/RadioCanadas Journalistic Standards and Practices.

• Engaging curious spontaneous and authentic onair personality.

• Widely read knowledgeable and nuanced thinker.

• Exemplary journalistic skills including interviewing storytelling and critical thinking.

• Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas and differing points of view.

• Excellent soft skills and conscious positive leadership.

• Ability to function independently and in a team setting while collaborating with other CBC/RadioCanada units.

• Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.

• Genuine passion for public outreach and willingness to be an enthusiastic ambassador of public broadcasting and the program.

• Knowledge of and creative ideas around the use of social media and digital platforms to connect with and grow audiences a definite asset.

• Technical skills including field recording and audio editing a definite asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Skills and knowledge testing.

• Interview.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application includes an uptodate resum highlighting the skills and qualifications required for this position.

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.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/RadioCanada 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 everchanging 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 email 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 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.

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