Would you like to work for The Hour? Here’s your chance to join the team as a Program Assistant!
Please note this is a contract position.
Share our passion. Live our values. As Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions, CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French, and eight aboriginal languages.
What You Do:
- You will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks that support the smooth day-to-day operation of the program.
- While reporting to the Executive Producer you will be responsible for preparing schedules, scripts and show rundowns for personnel, crews, facilities and equipment.
- Other tasks include (but are not limited to): organizing and setting up interviews, meetings, receptions or other functions, arrange facilities, equipment and refreshments, preparing and distributing agendas, documentation, promotional and follow-up material.
What You Bring:
- 2 years experience performing relatively similar work, including, if not previously acquired, experience with mainstream computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- High school graduation with a certificate, or the equivalent.
- Proven experience working as Program Assistant for a live television show.
- An understanding of and interest in contemporary cultural, social and lifestyle issues.
- Solid people skills and are a team player.
- Demonstrated writing and vetting skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with daily deadlines and still maintain a cooperative relationship with colleagues.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must have the ability to handle a variety of functions quickly and efficiently.
- A proven ability to push for excellence.
If you are seeking a media environment that fosters creativity and innovation, this is the place for you.
We value the importance of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.
Please visit http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/jobs/ and apply online.
The CBC is committed to equity in employment and programming.
