Job Description

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.

Note: This is a part time (0.6) permanent position, assigned to work three days per week.

The job:

We are looking for someone with the ability to work collaboratively in a newsroom, offering ideas and suggestions to enhance news coverage across all platforms.

This job is for you if you thrive under pressure, believe strongly in accountability journalism and have a proven track record of digging up information and telling original and visually compelling stories.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a creative and innovative storyteller who knows the people, the communities and the culture of Prince Edward Island. You will have a demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely for both broadcast and text.

This job will include regular evening shifts to cover municipal council meetings, community events and other happenings.

Local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You will understand our diverse population and the importance of reflecting all of our communities in our content. You live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

You\xe2\x80\x99re innovative and will try new things, new workflows and new story treatments. You inspire others to do the same. You are a team player.

You have experience working on breaking news, producing original journalism and writing new content. You will be required to present information on air in a variety of formats and perform other production tasks

Key Tasks:

High-level knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to journalism.

Pitches original story ideas.

Gather information from various sources.

Arranges and conducts interviews.

Prepares items for television, radio and digital platforms.

Understands the key needs of shooting video.

Edits recorded items on appropriate/available editing systems.

Qualifications

You possess:

Graduation from University or Community College in a relevant course of study or equivalent industry experience.

Demonstrated professional experience using various news platforms, including digital, social, radio and television.

Ability to generate original story ideas and creative video content.

Knowledge of and connection to equity-deserving communities across Prince Edward Island.

Commitment to including all equity-deserving groups in our storytelling.

Demonstrates the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.

Comfortable and dynamic on-air presence.

Ability to thrive under deadline.

A natural interest and curiosity in current and emerging technologies.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Flexibility in hours, including evenings and on weekends, and ability to work unscheduled overtime.

Valid driver\'s license.

Please include links to samples of your work in your cover letter.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

While P.E.I. may have a small population base, CBC P.E.I. has a large reach. In addition to our significant profile on digital offerings, we produce Island Morning (6-830am) and Mainstreet (4-6pm) on radio and our nightly television supperhour program \xe2\x80\x9cCompass" as well as content that reaches regional and national audiences. The successful candidate will be joining a versatile team of journalists who ensure we serve our audience and tell the stories that matter to the community.

If this sounds interesting, please click on \'\'Apply online\'\'. 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 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 . 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.

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