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Position Title:Host - Radio Noon (English Services)Status of Employment:Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position 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:2024-02-05 11:59 PMThis role requires full time on site presenceCBC Manitoba is looking for a dynamic Host for Radio Noon, our daily province-wide midday radio show.This is a one-year opportunity (with potential for extension) so it #39;s an excellent opportunity for people new to radio hosting to develop their talent. Because Radio Noon will also feature prominently on our television streaming channel, this will be a great opportunity to develop video presentation skills as well.What you bring:You are an insatiably curious storyteller with a passion for drawing information, stories and accountability out of interview subjects on a daily basis.You are passionate about Manitoba, its diverse people and perspectives. You have a strong desire to give listeners knowledge, insight and a deeper understanding about their province. You are a community-builder.You have an eclectic range of interests in topics both local and beyond -- from politics to social issues to business, pop culture, science and environment and everything in between. As an interviewer, you are an active listener who seeks clarity and understanding, anticipating what the audience needs and wants to know.You have an ability to be a leader in upholding and demonstrating the highest of CBC #39;s journalistic standards and practices.You bring curiosity but also something beyond -- a demonstrated openness to diverse perspectives and ideas -- as well as an understanding that using a full range of tones, including humour, is key to strong radio current affairs programming. You are enthusiastic about experimenting with talk formats, including taking risks with innovative treatments of topics.You are comfortable going on the air live at any time, reacting to breaking news and changing events, updating and remaking the program as needed.You are a natural storyteller with a proven ability to discover and bring to life -- in the field and in the studio -- people and issues that reflect Winnipeg today.You will play a key role in helping us connect with, and grow, new audiences through the range of stories and perspectives presented on the program, as well as through regular outreach and public events.You are familiar with all digital forms of storytelling, including podcasting, and you fully embrace social and digital media.You lead by example in promoting the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture.You will play an integral role in our strategy with a focus on three priorities:Culture: You promote an inclusive work culture based on respect, understanding and integrity. You have a deep understanding of the diverse cultures in Winnipeg. You give and receive frequent feedback, mentoring and coaching, creating an environment where the team can do their best work.Content *:* In this role, you will ensure that all CBC journalistic standards are met and that Radio Noon is a journalistic leader in the Winnipeg market. You will be committed to journalism that is fair, balanced, accurate, thoughtful, immediate and resonates with the communities we serve. You will further our original, enterprise and investigative storytelling and ensure we are talking about what matters most to people in the City. You #39;re innovative and will champion new story treatments, a diverse range of content on our digital and social platforms and new workflows. You inspire others to do the same. You #39;re not afraid to take creative risks.Community *:* As the industry shifts, local news and community storytelling is more important than ever. You are passionate about bringing people together -- the best thinkers, dreamers, creators, disrupters, challengers and unheard voices. You will understand the diverse and changing population in Winnipeg and the importance of reflecting all our communities in our content. You understand that connecting with the community -- whether it #39;s at public events or a more casual encounter -- is a way for you to more deeply understand Winnipeg.Key Tasks:As an editorial leader on the team, works to ensure the program mandate is always reflected in the show:- Conduct multiple daily live and taped interviews.- Write, collaborate on and perform scripts.- Perform a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and on-air presentation of program material on radio, digital and social.- Conceive of original stories and concepts and work collaboratively to produce them.- Build relationships with a diverse cross-section of key community leaders to enhance our understanding of the region and to increase the range of voices and perspectives on the program.- Keeping on top of important news developments throughout the day with an eye to ensuring the program is always relevant and topical.- Moderate and participate in public events, representing Radio Noon and CBC Manitoba.Please provide a cover letter and samples of on-air work. May be subject to an audition in English and knowledge testing.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 #39;s diversity. That #39;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 #39;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 #39;s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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:541 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2G1Number of Openings:1Work Schedule:Full timeAt CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.