Host (French 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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Your role

Le réveil Nouvelle-Écosse et Terre-Neuve our flagship morning radio show is looking for a dynamic new host! The show is based in our Halifax station and broadcast across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. We are seeking a high-energy team player who thrives in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. You should have a finger on the pulse of current events in both provinces and a deep connection to the Acadian and French-speaking communities of Atlantic Canada.

A proven ability to go live and off script at a moments notice is highly valued. Working closely with a tight-knit team you will help craft a show that is bold and authentic while remaining inquisitive relatable and inclusive in line with the programs mandate. Your mission is simple to provide our audience with the essential information they need to start their day. This role requires a strong self-starter with a passion for storytelling.

Reporting to the Producer and the Senior Manager News and Programming for Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador you will take a lead role in both the preparation and presentation of the show. You will build strong relationships with our audience both on air and across our digital platforms. You will be a key contributor to the planning design and organization of the program proposing content ideas and conducting interviews on or off air; you will also interact with program participants.

As the host of a Radio-Canada morning show you are more than just a presenter you are the face of our team and a vital voice for the community.

Responsibilities:

In this role you perform a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and on-air presentation of program material on radio television and/or digital platforms. You may be involved in developing and executing the program and the direction of the program can often be influenced by your knowledge and performance capabilities. Your work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada programming and/or journalistic policies and standards but there is a requirement for creativity initiative and independent judgment.

Key tasks:

• Contribute to the planning design and organization of programs that are typically highly formatted; ensure the preparation of material for broadcast.

• Propose content/segment ideas suggest and line up guests or interviewees prepare background notes and questions interview on or off air and provide narration and linking continuity between program segments.

• Interact spontaneously with program participants such as guests and interviewees members of the audience and phone-in callers.

• Maintain your expertise in fields related to program topics.

• Participate in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate to promote the program(s) and/or the Corporation.

• Present and host a weekday radio morning show.

• Establish and maintain a connection with audiences and the broader public across all digital platforms.

• As required perform the following tasks:

  • Act as master of ceremonies narrator or interviewer on other programs.

  • Conduct research using a variety of sources.

  • Edit program material.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

What you bring:

• University degree in journalism/communications or equivalent

• Five (5) or more years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry and an understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to Atlantic Canada and to daily news

• Excellent reporting interviewing and writing skills

• Ability to generate original content/segment ideas and creative treatments

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to evaluate and analyze a broad range of national and international issues

• Familiarity with issues affecting Acadian and French-speaking communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

• Ability to tell stories with clarity

• Ease with live work

• Ability to present live events and breaking news

• Strong interpersonal and team-playing skills

• Ability to be creative flexible and self-motivated

• Bilingualism (French and English)

Please submit your application in French and include a link to your demo in your cover letter.

Candidates may be required to complete an in-studio broadcast simulation.

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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