Announcer Operator, Nipivut (On-Site)

Radio Canada; Iqaluit; Presencial; CAD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CBC/Radio-Canada in Iqaluit, Nunavut, seeks an Announcer Operator, Nipivut to provide on-air hosting, announcing and program delivery in a bilingual English/Inuktitut environment. This permanent, full-time role requires versatile production skills and the ability to coordinate with the team in a community station setting.

The successful candidate will read news, record narrations, adjust audio and operate equipment, and contribute to program development while upholding CBC values.

Formación

• A minimum of a high school education or equivalent. On-air experience is an asset.
• Excellent on-air presentation skills and strong Inuktitut abilities.
• Proficiency in writing and interviewing, with solid editorial judgment.
• Ability to engage audiences and understand Inuit and northern issues.
• Comfort with computer use and social media platforms.
• Mature, positive attitude and teamwork, even under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to coordinate with production staff and guests.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for radio/television.
• Knowledge of CBC policies and audience engagement is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and participates in program planning, ensuring material is ready for broadcast.
• Proposes ideas, lines up guests, prepares questions, and conducts interviews.
• Writes material for broadcast and maintains contacts with sources.
• Gathers and reports information and presents it clearly on air.
• Edits program material and manages on-air continuity and narration.
• Interacts with guests, audience members, and program participants.
• Provides narration and linking between program segments.
• Describes actualities such as events and programs for broadcast.
• Reads newscasts, weather forecasts, and survival information.
• Ensures equipment is functioning and audio mixes are optimal.
• Substitutes or repairs in case of technical issues to maintain service.

Conocimientos

High school diploma

On-air presenting

Inuktitut fluency

English proficiency

Writing skills

Interviewing skills

Editorial judgment

Understanding Inuit and northernissues

Social media literacy

Team player under pressure

Educación

High school education

Previous on-air experience would be asset

Descripción del empleo

Position Title

Announcer Operator, Nipivut (On-Site)

Status Of Employment

Permanent

Position Language Requirement

English, Inuktitut

Language Skills

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), Inuktitut (Reading), Inuktitut (Speaking), Inuktitut (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At 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.

This role requires full time on site presence.

Function

Performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation, production and presentation of programs and program material – for example, announcing, hosting, versioning between English and Inuktitut, writing and operating production equipment. 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.

Key Tasks

• 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.

As Required, Performs The Following Tasks

• 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.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of a high school education or an acceptable combination of education and work experience. Previous on-air experience in radio or television would be an asset.
• 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.

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 Diversity and Inclusion section 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 [e-mail].

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. 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. 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:

101-350 Queen Elizabeth Way, Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 2H0

Work Schedule

Full time