Host/Producer, Mainstreet (English Services) (On-Site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Charlottetown, PE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CBC P.E.I. is looking for a dynamic Producer/Host for CBC Radio One’s Mainstreet P.E.I. Mainstreet P.E.I. is your companion on your commute home and into the evening. It aims to entertain and inform, telling Islanders what they need to know about what is happening in P.E.I. today. Mainstreet responds to the daily news and provides listeners with context and perspective. It sparks conversation. The successful candidate for host/producer is passionate about current affairs storytelling, knows P.E.I. and is committed to highlighting a wide range of perspectives on the program. You are curious about different cultures and communities in the province and ready to explore a range of ideas and opinions on a variety of topics. You are an experienced on-air presenter and are comfortable in a live environment. You are an active listener who seeks clarity and understanding, anticipating what the audience needs and wants to know. You uphold and demonstrate the highest of CBC’s journalistic standards and practices on the program. Mainstreet P.E.I. is a daily two-hour radio show, from 4 to 6 p.m. each weekday. You are a self-starter with exceptional time management skills. You can work within tight deadlines and are always planning ahead. You can work independently on the show you host and produce, while also forging strong relationships with other programs, their staff and independent contributors. You are connected to the broader newsroom, and are familiar with digital and video storytelling. This role requires full time on site presence.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience.
At least five years of comparable and relevant experience.
Engaging, curious, and spontaneous on-air.
Wide range of genuine interests, knowledge and insight, reflecting curiosity in many current affairs topics, and an ability to make them relevant to existing and new audiences.
Widely-read, knowledgeable and nuanced thinker.
Strong writer.
Exemplary journalistic skills, demonstrated through interviewing critical thinking and innovative storytelling.
Openness to diverse perspectives and ideas, and differing points of view, is critical.
Embrace editorial leadership role.
Possess strong technical skills, including field recording and audio editing.
Knowledge of and creative ideas around the use of social media and digital platforms to connect with and grow audiences.
Strong knowledge and understanding of, and/or connection to, underrepresented communities across P.E.I. is key.
Cultural awareness and sensitivity with the ability to promote the values of diversity and an inclusive work culture.
Ability to function independently.
Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure.
Ability to build relationships and contacts inside and outside CBC.
Broad knowledge of P.E.I.
Able to engage in public forums and events across the region as required.

Nice To Haves

You bring unique personal experiences and perspectives to the show.

Responsibilities

Work to ensure the program mandate is always reflected in the show.
Conduct live and taped interviews.
Write and perform scripts.
Assign associate producer.
Edit scripts, ensuring they are journalistically sound.
Perform a variety of tasks associated with the preparation and on-air presentation of program material.
Conceives of, and produces original stories and concepts.
Build relationships with a diverse cross-section of key community leaders in our many communities to enhance our understanding of the province and to increase the range of voices and perspectives on the program.
Moderate and participate in public events.
Create and deliver digital-focused content to support the radio program.