Host, Ottawa Morning

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada CBCRadio-Canada Full time

Position Title:
Host, Ottawa Morning (English Services)

Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:
English

Language Skills:
English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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.

Unposting Date:
2024-11-18 11:59 PM

CBC Ottawa’s flagship live weekday morning show,_ Ottawa Morning_, is looking for its next host.

As host, you are deeply invested in this city, and committed to ensuring _Ottawa Morning _is _the _place for the conversations essential to life in the city.

You are naturally curious, and connect easily with every guest on the program — whether they are a grieving parent or the mayor. You take pride in holding the powerful to account, and you also know when the audience needs a bit of a lift or a laugh. You examine all situations from a variety of viewpoints, and listen deeply.

As host, you embrace your role as an advocate for your audiences and a leader on the team. You are a smart and seasoned journalist with a competitive spirit - who is constantly pushing yourself and the team to deliver the most compelling live local morning radio programming in the region.

You must have the self-confidence to bring our programming to life. You shine in the spotlight, you can think on your feet, and you love to experiment with new ways to connect with listeners.

This is a one-year contract, with the potential to extend into a permanent position.

Key Tasks:
- Works closely with the Senior Producer and the team to plan the best possible lineup each day.- Pitches program ideas, suggests and lines up guests or interviewees, prepares background notes and questions, interviews on or off air, and provides the continuity between program segments.- Hosts live breaking news specials / remote shows as needed- Keen to shape special programming and/or segments of the daily show- Gathers audio and visual material in the field and packages it to share with the audience on any required platforms- At ease bantering with program participants such as on-air colleagues, guests or audience members, as required-
- Participates in public and/or community relations activities as appropriate, to promote the program and/or the Corporation.- Video work as part of the program or outside of it, as needed.

You possess:
- A university degree in a field relevant to the position or a combination of education and work experience relevant to the position- Proven journalism skills, strong news judgement, excellent general knowledge- Strong live on-air performance and excellent interview skills on a range of topics and themes, all kept to time.- A strong love and understanding of Ottawa, including the functions of all three levels of government.- Deep knowledge of and connection to the equity-seeking communities across the city- Innovative with programming and ideas. Curious, incisive and critical thinker.- A track record of talking to principal characters in stories that matter to the audience- Engaging and intelligent on-air presence, showing a wide emotional range.- Strong interpersonal skills.- Strong writing skills that elevate live programming.- Sense of humour.- A broad range of interests.- Ability to give and receive feedback within the context of a dynamic team.- Strong news judgement and story sense.- Ability to collaborate with the Senior Producer and the show Director to ensure that the show meets its mandate

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


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, con

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