Saskatoon Morning News EditorPresenter (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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CBC Saskatchewan is looking for a news presenter for Saskatoon Morning Saskatoons most listened to radio program.

Your role

CBC Saskatchewan is looking for an experienced News Editor/Presenter to present our newscasts on Saskatoon Morning the top-rated radio program in Saskatchewans largest city

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Between 06:00 and 08:30 you will be the voice of CBC news to our Saskatoon audience. You will research write and present local and national news all framed with a Saskatoon audience in mind. Youll be comfortable adapting and shifting plans in order to react to breaking or developing news.

You will have a close relationship with the show team pulling news content from the live program and generating story ideas for the morning audience.

After the show wed like you to share great show content with new audiences on different platforms. You will write digital stories. You will work with our social team to get Saskatoon morning stories in front of audiences on those platforms. You will make those connections as story ideas are being developed so they can be researched and gathered with multiple platforms in mind.

It will take a special person to fill this role. We are looking for an exceptional journalist who thrives in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. Someone who understands the diverse and changing landscape of Saskatchewan and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. And youll be live on the radio. We want to hear great energy and great interaction between you and our host.

This is a permanent fulltime on-site role based in Saskatoon.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.

• Excellent journalistic decision-making skills ensuring all CBC journalistic standards are met.

• Excellent audio presentation skills and an engaging on-air presence.

• Ability to present the news on air and present material with credibility and authority in a range of situations including live events and breaking news.

• Ability to self-operate a studio audio board during a live newscast.

• Ability to quickly cut audio clips from a variety of audio and video sources.

• Ability to chase breaking news when required.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.

• Strong broadcast writing and script-editing skills.

• Strong digital writing and packaging skills.

• Knowledge of social platforms and storytelling techniques

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and inclusive and respectful work culture.

• Creative flexible and self-motivated.

• Journalism degree or equivalent preferred.

• Four years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry preferred.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts late finishes and weekends.

Please include additional documentation or a link to your online demo or website blog or video 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.

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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