Job Description

Position Title: Announcer/Operator, The Weekender (English Services)

Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:

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Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

Unposting Date: 2023-11-16 11:59 PM

CBC Radio in Yellowknife is looking for an experienced Announcer/Operator for The Weekender. It is the weekend morning radio program broadcasting to audiences in Northwest Territories and Yukon. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Announcer/Operator is responsible for finding, researching, preparing and presenting interviews, packaged items, continuity and news stories, and operating and directing for the program.

You will be working in a deadline-driven environment that requires close cooperation and consultation with other staff, while adhering to CBC\'s Journalistic Standards and Practices.

You will work closely with our current affairs team in production of the Weekender. You may also be asked to contribute to our other English-language radio programs: Trailbreaker, Trail\xe2\x80\x99s End, and Northwind.

This is a 12-month temporary position, beginning on November 20.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

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  Post secondary education in a relevant field or equivalent years of experience.
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  Minimum three years experience in daily broadcast production in News and Current Affairs.
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  Excellent on-air presentation skills.
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  Demonstrated ability to perform live, e.g., public speaking, and skill at ad-libbing.
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  Strong interviewing skills.
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  A critical thinker with strong editorial judgment.
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  Strong writing skills.
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  An understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to the region; specifically, experience as a Northerner, native or with connections (residency, work, travel) in the Northern community.
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  Strong computer skills and experience with forming and maintaining Social Media networks using external platforms like Youtube, Facebook, Twitter etc.
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  Mature, positive attitude and an excellent ability to contribute to a team environment.
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  Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level in a high pressure, tight deadline environment.
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  Valid driver\'s license.

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 country\xe2\x80\x99s diversity. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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
recruitment@cbc.ca .

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.

Primary Location: 5002 Forrest Drive, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2A9

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time