News Editor Presenter, Maritime Region; English Services); On-Site

Position: News Editor Presenter, Maritime Region (English Services) (On-Site)
Position Title
News Editor Presenter, Maritime Region (English Services) (On-Site)

Status of Employment
Permanent

Position Language Requirement
English

Language Skills
English (Reading - B
- Intermediate), English (Speaking - B
- Intermediate), English (Writing - B
- Intermediate)

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
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This role requires full time on site presence.

Your role
CBC Halifax is looking for an experienced News Editor/Presenter to lead our weekend morning radio newscasts serving the Maritimes.

This is a permanent, part-time position working Saturday and Sunday.

Based in Halifax, the news editor/presenter is a key member of the news team and will play an integral editorial and leadership role in preparing and presenting the daily news. You must be an exceptional journalist and leader, and thrive in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of breaking news.

Key tasks

Plan, organize and deliver radio newscasts and headlines.

Chase breaking news on tight deadlines in coordination with the assignment desk

Write and Vet radio scripts

Conduct interviews on and off air

Interact live on air with radio hosts and program participants

Pitch original story ideas

We are looking for a candidate with the following

Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to the Maritimes and to daily news

Demonstrated connection to and understanding of the diverse and underrepresented communities of the Maritimes

Strong vetting skills

Excellent reporting, interviewing and writing skills

Ability to generate original story ideas and creative treatments

Able to evaluate reporters’ on air performance and provide meaningful feedback and coaching

An engaging on-air presence

Strong presentation style and ease with live, on-air work.

Able to 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 work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news

Strong interpersonal and team playing skills

Creative, flexible and self-motivated.

A 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.

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.

Background checks
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 country’s diversity. That’s 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’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an…