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Want to be a host on TVO Kids? |
TVOKids “The Space” IS ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR A NEW HOST from the South Asian or Asian communities
- Are you entertaining, bright and creative?
- Do you have unique talents that will have you turn a pile of ordinary props into an extraordinary story?
- Can you talk to kids without talking down to them?
- Are you funny? Willing to look goofy?
- Have you performed on stage or always wanted to be on TV?
If you have answered ‘YES’ to these questions, then this may just be the job for you!
TVOKids hosts have to improvise on live TV and work within a ‘skit type’ scenario. Comedy and writing skits are key components of this hosting role.
The hosts appear on air, primarily, as themselves, but can also perform in character roles. TVOKids hosts work solo and in pairs, so working in a team dynamic is essential.
Skill set needed:
- Ability to write a script, speak clearly and appropriately for the demographic, sing, and dance
- Experience as a puppeteer an asset
- Any type of experience with live stage performance would be great, as would some experience with children’s media
- We prefer a graduate of or someone currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
- This is the ideal job for an energetic person with a great imagination, passion for kids, and a love for just acting silly!
Applicants must be between 20 – 24 years old.
If you think you would be the perfect next TVOKids host, send us a current resume and a DVD showing us why we should pick you!
Send it to: TVOKids, Box 200, Station Q, Toronto, ON, M4T 2T1.
Deadline: January 29th
TVO is committed to achieve a skilled workforce reflective of the population of Ontario.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
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