Charmed!

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Now THAT is charming!

CBC Associate Producer wanted

It seems that 90% of the writers I know have served time I mean facilitated and promoted the practice and appreciation of Canadian Culture by taking day jobs at the CBC. If you’d like to do the same, take a look at these two jobs, but do it fast, because the deadline’s almost here:

Associate Producer Prince Rupert/ Réalisateur associé Prince Rupert – VAN00327

Whether you work on or off camera, it takes a diverse team to deliver programming that is distinctive, innovative and entertaining in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. You probably grew up watching the national public broadcaster. Here’s your chance to be part of our team.

We are looking for an Associate Producer for our Radio Current Affairs operation in Prince Rupert. This position is assigned to work on Daybreak North, a daily current affairs morning show that’s broadcast to the northern half of British Columbia.

The Associate Producer will be responsible for proposing original story ideas, developing program content, organizing interviews, doing research, as well as directing and operating programs as required. You’ll be working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment that requires close cooperation and consultation with other Radio staff.

Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following:

– University degree or equivalent.

– Minimum two years in a similar position.

– Excellent directing skills.

– Leadership potential.

– Strong writing abilities.

– On-air potential.

– Strong and enthusiastic team player.

– Connected to the community.

– Curious, incisive and critical thinker.

– Innovative with programming ideas.

– Passionate about Southern Interior BC stories and issues.

– Committed to serving and growing audiences.

CBC/Radio-Canada is 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. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting the country’s diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from people of any wealth of cultures, linguistic and ethnocultural communities, gender, sexual orientations, ages, religions and those with different abilities.

For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our corporate website: http://www.cbc.ca/jobs If this sounds interesting, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Programming and Production Primary Location Prince Rupert Job Posting Oct 12, 2010 Unposting Date Oct 26, 2010 Status of Employment Regular Work schedule(s) Full-time

And this research position:

Researcher / Recherchiste (CBC Radio, Prince George) – PRI00024

Description Whether you work on or off camera, it takes a diverse team to deliver programming that is distinctive, innovative and entertaining in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. You probably grew up watching the national public broadcaster. Here’s your chance to be part of our team.

We are looking for a part-time Researcher for our Radio Current Affairs operation in Prince George. This position is assigned to work on the Northern B.C. morning show, co-located in Prince Rupert and Prince George. The Researcher will be responsible for assisting in the daily development and preparation of the program.

You’ll be working in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment that requires close cooperation and consultation with other Radio staff.

Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with the following:

– Strong experience and/or interest in Northern B.C. and First Nations stories and personalities.

– Ability to develop original story ideas and unique angles on on-going stories.

– Connected to the community.

– Strong computer skills, including expertise in using the internet.

– Proven journalistic skills.

– Familiarity with CBC local programming styles.

– Curious, incisive and critical thinker.

– Strong and enthusiastic team player with good communications skills.

– Committed to serving and growing audiences.

– Must have leadership potential.

– Ability to work flexible hours.

– On-air potential is an asset.

CBC/Radio-Canada is 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. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to reflecting the country’s diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from people of any wealth of cultures, linguistic and ethnocultural communities, gender, sexual orientations, ages, religions and those with different abilities. For more information, visit the Talent and Diversity section of our corporate website: http://www.cbc.ca/jobs If this sounds interesting, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Programming and Production Primary Location Prince George Job Posting Oct 12, 2010 Unposting Date Oct 26, 2010 Status of Employment Regular Work schedule(s) Part-time Send this job to a friend Send this job description to a friend by email. All the relevant details will be included in the message. Send this job to a friend

Heightists!

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books for tall people; this place must be in the US

CBC Celebrity Tip with Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood protects her net with mountains of hardcovers

Margaret Atwood protects her net with mountains of hardcovers

Canadian National treasure and international powerhouse Margaret Atwood is a multi-talented woman. She’s an inventor, she’s a poet, she’s an award-winning novelist.

But first and foremost, she is a goalie.

“As the late Robertson Davies once told me, ‘Peggy, a good goalie anticipates play. A great goalie influences play.’…If a shooter can see net, he’ll deke, and you don’t deke Margaret.”

Revel in our menu for Selling Out!

Revel Room's Loft

Revel Room's Loft

In case you haven’t yet decided that tickets to our October meeting, Selling Out! featuring Shane Gibson, are a must-have, here’s a sneak peek at the menu the chef at Revel has developed for our meeting:

  • Roast Apple Salad with Goat Feta, Red Onion and Buttermilk Dressing
  • Gumbo with Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Chicken, Rice, Tortilla Hay
  • Jambalaya of Shrimp, Andouille Sausage and Smoked Chicken, Pepper Creole Sauce on Red Beans and Rice
  • Roasted Vegetable Quiche with Mixed Green Salad and Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Southern Fish ‘n’ Chips – Fried Catfish with Wedge Cut Buttermilk Potato Jojos, Coleslaw and Chili Remoulade
  • Revel Burger with Double Smoked Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Herb Aioli *
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich with Memphis Style BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw *
  • Black Bean Veggie Burger with Cheddar , Avocado Salsa, Lime and Jalapeño Aioli *

    * All Served with Wedge Cut Buttermilk Potato JoJo’s

Okay, I don’t know what a JoJo is, but it’s got buttermilk and carbs in it, so it must be good, right? Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.