Job Alert: News Presenter for The World This Hour (INTERNAL POSTING)
Hey all! Come work for network audio as an hourly news presenter for 18 months. The World this Hour is Canada's only 24/7 live hourly newscast and podcast. The successful candidate will be a solid writer, editor and communicator with a demonstrated ability to work independently. Hosting an hourly newscast, you need to be organized and a multitasker with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines. There will be a lot of competition for this position, so solid journalistic experience is a must.
This is an internal posting only. This backfill position is based in Toronto, working Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 until 20:15. I'm happy to discuss this position more with you if you have any questions. Apply via Work Day in the Jobs Hub where you can read more about the job.
Deadline to apply is June 17, 2025
Vik Adhopia (he/him)
Executive Producer | Radio/Audio News | CBC News
Desk: (416) 205-3357 | Cell: (647) 291-4981
Listen: World Report | The World this Hour | Your World Tonight
In the first three years since it was launched, 92 opportunities have been posted and many of them have been filled through the Temp/Backfill Job Board.
Access to the Temp Job Board is limited to current CBC Temps with an active CBC email. You will not be able to access, if you are logged into your personal email on google.
If you are not already Temping at the CBC but have previous experience working at the CBC and have a CBC manager as a reference, please sign up to the Temp Database to gain access.
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Temps are called in to work to replace permanent employees when they take a break for holidays or special projects etc. While Temps are employed at the CBC all year round, there are three main periods for Temp hiring:
Summer (early May-mid September)
Year end holiday break (early December-mid January)
Leading up to fiscal year end (early February-end of March)
If you are free to work during these times in particular it's best to get in touch with the hiring leaders in advance to let them know you are interested and available to work. Feel free to reach out to any of the leaders on the list as they are actively recruiting candidates to fill vacancies all the time.
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