Radio Host, Afternoon Drive Show for Southwestern Ontario (French Services) (On-site)

CBC/Radio-Canada•Windsor, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are enriching our radio lineup in southwestern Ontario by launching a new regional program on ICI PREMIÈRE and Radio-Canada OHdio. Produced by the local Windsor team, this hour-long weekday afternoon show will debut this fall. It aims to become a community hub, diving into local conversations about current events, culture, lifestyle and emerging trends. To bring this ambitious launch to life, ICI Windsor is seeking a dynamic and engaging Radio Host. Bringing curiosity, creativity and an innovative spirit to the airwaves, you will host our daily afternoon drive show. You will work closely with the Producer to prepare and deliver live and pre-recorded on-air content, while implementing creative strategies to connect and interact with our audience. With sharp editorial judgment and a deep understanding of Journalistic Standards and Practices, you will contribute directly to content development. This includes pitching interview and story ideas, collaborating with the team to draft interview question lines, conducting research, contacting potential guests and editing audio segments. Your strong digital presence will help showcase our content across various platforms, and you will represent Radio-Canada at select cultural and networking events to build strong, meaningful ties within the community. As an adaptable team player, you will collaborate seamlessly with colleagues from the newsroom and other programs. You also live and promote the values of an inclusive and respectful work culture. You know the people, the communities and the culture of Windsor and southern Ontario. Work is governed by CBC/Radio-Canada’s journalistic and programming policies, practices and standards. This is a permanent, full-time position. The successful candidate must be flexible to work overtime or adjust their schedule based on operational needs. The Host will also collaborate with and support other departments within the station.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent.
Five years’ experience, including three in broadcasting or a related field, directly relevant to the assignment.
In-depth knowledge of radio.
Strong digital writing and storytelling skills and superior editing and vetting skills.
Relevant experience in content production.
Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate and Journalistic Standards and Practices.
Deep knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural issues impacting the Windsor region and Ontario as a whole.
A commitment to reflecting community and diversity.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
Proven leadership and strong interpersonal and team-playing skills.
Initiative and resourcefulness.
Organizational skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
Excellent editorial judgment.
Solid command of spoken and written French.
Strong working knowledge of English.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
A mandatory Criminal record check.
Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Please include a link to samples of your work in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

Host a daily, one-hour live show, conducting engaging interviews on a wide range of topics.
Pitch compelling story ideas and collaborate with the production team to bring them to life.
Determine the style, angle, structure and format of audio content.
Prepare interview question lines.
Conduct background research and contact potential guests.
Attend daily story meetings for the show.
Contribute to creating digital content.
Conceive and develop program ideas and concepts, and participate in the preparation of program objectives.
Help prepare coverage plans and deployments.