Radio Host, À échelle humaine (French Services)

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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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Your role

The ICI Toronto programming department is looking for a Radio Host to join À échelle humaine a weekly sociocultural magazine airing Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on ICI Première.

You are curious creative rigorous and genuinely interested in people. You will host a weekly program that highlights the diverse Francophone communities of Ontario. The show serves audiences in Toronto Northern Ontario and Windsor.

Under the supervision of the Producer you will prepare content to be presented live or pre-recorded for broadcast. You will also implement strategies to reach and engage with our audiences.

Your strong editorial judgment and thorough understanding of CBC/Radio-Canadas Journalistic Standards and Practices enable you to contribute to the preparation of program content. You will propose interview and story topics develop interview outlines in collaboration with the production team conduct research and reach out to potential guests. You will also edit audio segments.

Your digital presence allows you to showcase program content on the web. You will represent Radio-Canada at networking and community events helping to strengthen ties with the Francophone community.

You demonstrate flexibility adaptability and strong teamwork skills. You are able to collaborate effectively within a newsroom environment and with colleagues from other programs.

You embody and promote values of inclusion and respect in the workplace. You are familiar with the population communities issues and culture of Ontarioparticularly those of Toronto Northern Ontario and Windsor.

The work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canadas journalistic and programming policies standards and practices.

This is a one-year full-time contract position. The successful candidate may be required to work overtime and the schedule may vary depending on operational needs. Occasional travel related to programming may also be required.

Key responsibilities:

• Host a live radio program on Saturday mornings from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. featuring interviews reports and roundtable discussions on a variety of topics.

• Pitch story ideas and collaborate on the production of program content.

• Suggest the style angle structure and format of audio material.

• Prepare interview outlines.

• Conduct research and contact potential guests.

• Participate in production meetings for the program.

• Contribute to the production of digital content.

• Conceive and develop ideas and concepts and help establish goals.

• Take part in coverage planning and field assignments.
  
  

Your profile:

• University degree or equivalent experience

• Five (5) years of experience including at least three (3) in a related field directly connected to the role

• In-depth knowledge of radio production

• Excellent command of digital writing standards and conventions with strong journalistic writing and editing skills

• Relevant experience in content production

• Solid knowledge of Radio-Canadas mandate and Journalistic Standards and Practices

• Excellent understanding of the political economic social and cultural issues affecting Toronto Northern Ontario Windsor and Ontario as a whole

• Commitment to representing the community and reflecting its diversity

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Proven leadership teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Resourcefulness and initiative

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure

• Excellent editorial judgment

• Mastery of spoken and written French

• Very good command of English
  
  

Please include a link to samples of your work with your application.

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/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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