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Position Title: News Editor Presenter, PEI (English Services) (On-Site)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement:Language Skills:Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt 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: 2025-02-05 11:59 PMThis role is an on-site position.CBC P.E.I. is looking for an experienced newsreader for our weekday morning newscasts.This is a permanent full-time opportunity currently scheduled early mornings Monday through Friday. This role is an on-site position.Your roleYouxe2x80x99re the kind of journalist who loves the adrenaline rush of chasing breaking news and youxe2x80x99re not intimidated by the prospect of changing lineups and rewriting newscasts under very tight deadlines. You embrace the challenge of keeping your newscasts as up-to-date as possible, chasing stories yourself and working to add context and additional content to ensure listeners get the full story.As the morning newsreader, you will play an integral editorial and leadership role in gathering, preparing and presenting the daily news, keeping our audiences informed about whatxe2x80x99s happening now across the province.You are a key member of the Island Morning team and create engaging current affairs content in addition to the daily newscasts. You will understand the diverse and changing communities of P.E.I. and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content.QualificationsWe are looking for a candidate with the following:University degree in journalism or equivalent with a minimum of four years of recent, related experience.Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to Prince Edward Island and to daily news.Demonstrated connection to and understanding of the diverse and underrepresented communities of P.E.I.Excellent reporting, interviewing, writing and audio editing skills.Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments.Strong and engaging presentation style and ease with live, on-air work.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 work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.Familiarity with CBCxe2x80x99s high journalistic standards.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.Creative, flexible, and self-motivated.Possession of a valid driverxe2x80x99s licence as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/Radio-Canadaxe2x80x99s insurance company.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 nextstep 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 countryxe2x80x99s diversity. Thatxe2x80x99s 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. Thatxe2x80x99s 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 Canadaxe2x80x99s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the 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 . All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on . 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: 430 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4N6Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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