Weekend Maritime News Editor & Presenter

Radio Canada; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Halifax is seeking an experienced News Editor/Presenter to lead weekend morning radio newscasts for the Maritimes. Based in Halifax, you will be a key editorial leader preparing and presenting daily news with an engaging on-air presence.

You should bring a journalism degree or equivalent, strong reporting and writing abilities, and the capacity to vet scripts and coach reporters in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• journalism degree or equivalent preferred
• four years of comparable broadcasting experience preferred
• strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver radio newscasts and headlines
• Chase breaking news on tight deadlines with the assignment desk
• Write and vet radio scripts
• Conduct interviews on and off air
• Interacts live on air with hosts and participants
• Pitch original story ideas

Skills

On-air presence

Reporting

Interviewing

Writing

Vetting skills

Teamwork

Live studio operation

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Tools

Studio audio board

Audio editing

Job description

CBC Halifax is seeking an experienced News Editor/Presenter to lead weekend morning radio newscasts for the Maritimes. Based in Halifax, you will be a key editorial leader preparing and presenting daily news with an engaging on-air presence.

You should bring a journalism degree or equivalent, strong reporting and writing abilities, and the capacity to vet scripts and coach reporters in a fast-paced newsroom environment.