News Editor/Presenter (Radio) – CBC Ottawa (English Services) – CBC/Radio-Canada

Job Title: News Editor/Presenter (Radio) – CBC Ottawa (English Services)

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Position Title: News Editor/Presenter (Radio) – CBC Ottawa (English Services)Status of Employment: PermanentPosition Language Requirement: EnglishLanguage Skills: English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)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: 2024-12-12 11:59 PMYour roleCBC Ottawa is looking for an experienced News Editor/Presenter to lead our afternoon weekday radio newscasts.In this position, you play an integral editorial and leadership role in preparing and presenting our daily news. You’re Ottawa’s afternoon voice, keeping our audience informed about what’s happening in their city. You must be an exceptional journalist and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You understand the diverse and changing landscape in Ottawa and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You’re also comfortable adapting and shifting plans in order to react to breaking or developing news.We are looking for a candidate with the following:Demonstrated understanding and awareness of issues and events particular to Ottawa.Excellent journalistic decision-making skills.Excellent audio presentation skills and an engaging on-air presence.Ability to read 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 work effectively under pressure and deadlines, reacting quickly to changing priorities and breaking news.Strong writing and script-editing skills.Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.Strong desire to live and promote the values of diversity and an inclusive and respectful work culture.Creative, flexible, and self-motivated.Knowledge of the Ottawa region and Ontario would be an asset.Fluency in French would be an asset. Ability to pronounce French names and words is crucial.Five years of comparable and relevant experience that demonstrates knowledge of the broadcasting industry is necessary.Ability to work a variety of shifts including early starts, late finishes, and weekends.Please include any 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.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 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’s 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: 181 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9Number of Openings: 1Work Schedule: Full time

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