Announcer Operator (On-Site)
About The Position
CBC North in Kuujjuaq is looking for an Announcer/Operator. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the Announcer/Operator is responsible for finding, researching, preparing and presenting interviews, packaged items, continuity and news stories, and hosting and operating radio programs in Inuktitut and English. The work will include preparing Inuktitut versions of program material for use on radio and television programs. The work is governed by CBC program and journalistic policies and practices but is performed in the unique broadcasting environment of the community station where limited resources dictate the need for versatility, cooperation and teamwork. Activities generally conform to predetermined formats but there is latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work can involve coordination of the work of others.
Requirements
- A minimum of a high school education or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.
- Excellent on-air presentation skills
- Excellent Inuktitut skills
- Good writing, and interviewing skills
- A critical thinker with strong editorial judgment
- A strong understanding of Inuit and northern issues
- Good computer skills and willingness to maintain Social Media networks using external platforms like Facebook, Twitter etc.
- Mature, positive attitude and an excellent ability to contribute to a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level in a high pressure, tight deadline environment.
- English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), Inuktitut (Reading), Inuktitut (Speaking), Inuktitut (Writing)
Nice To Haves
- Previous on-air experience in radio or television would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Plans and organizes, or participates in the planning and organizing of programs or program segments, ensures the preparation of material for broadcast and, where a Producer is not assigned, assumes production responsibility
- Proposes program ideas, suggests and lines up guests or interviewees, prepares background notes and questions, and conducts interviews on or off air
- Writes material for broadcast
- Develops and maintains contacts with a variety of sources
- Gathers and reports information from various sources
- Evaluates information gathered, organizes it and presents it on air in a coherent and understandable form
- Edits program material
- Interacts with program participants such as guests, interviewees, panelists and/or members of the audience. Uses interviewing skills to elicit pertinent facts and information
- Provides narration and linking continuity between program segments
- Describes actualities such as music programs, parades and sporting or other special events
- Reads newscasts, news bulletins, weather forecasts and other survival information
- Ensures the proper operating condition of equipment by making the necessary checks
- Ensures that program audio mixes achieve optimum results
- In case of technical failure, makes emergency substitutions or repairs to maintain clear and continuous service; ensures appropriate follow-up
- Participate in community relations activities to promote the CBC
- Direct a program or program segment in studio or at a remote location
- Maintain an appropriate level of communication with members of the audience
- Archive programs and program scripts and lineups
- Perform incidental technical functions necessary to ensure the smooth and continuous functioning of the station
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
