About Us:
Tophat HR is a boutique consulting firm- We are an expert in tailored and comprehensive human resources consulting & management services.
About our client and the role :
Our client is an early-stage Canadian media and technology startup building a new technology news channel focused on covering startups, innovation, venture capital, and the people and ideas shaping the future of North America's tech economy. With a focus on delivering insightful, engaging, and timely coverage of the evolving tech landscape, the company aims to create a platform for meaningful conversations and perspectives from across the industry.
They are looking for an experienced Technology News Anchor & Broadcast Journalist to help shape, develop, and lead their live programming. The ideal candidate will bring professional newsroom and broadcast experience, a confident on-camera presence, and strong editorial judgment, with the ability to translate complex business and technology stories into engaging live discussions and compelling content.
What You’ll Do:
- Anchor live and recorded technology-news programming
- Interview founders, investors, executives, policymakers and industry leaders
- Work with the editorial and production teams to develop daily rundowns and show formats
- Research guests and prepare thoughtful, informed interview questions
- Deliver breaking news, explainers and scripted segments clearly on camera
- Moderate panels, roundtables and live-event conversations
- Help shape the tone, pacing and editorial identity of the channel
- Represent the media house at technology conferences and ecosystem events
- Participate in rehearsals, production meetings and post-show reviews
What We’re Looking For
- Professional experience as a television anchor, broadcast journalist, correspondent or on-air host
- The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the technology industry and its ecosystem, particularly startups, venture capital, emerging technologies, and innovation, with the ability to identify and communicate the trends and developments shaping the space.
- Experience working in a newsroom or live-production environment
- Strong interviewing, writing and editorial-research skills
- Confidence working with teleprompters, producers, cameras and live-production teams
- Ability to communicate complicated subjects in a clear and engaging way
- Strong news judgment and a clear understanding of journalistic standards
- Comfortable responding in real time during live interviews and breaking-news coverage
- Genuine interest in technology, business, startups and innovation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Existing experience covering technology, business and finance
- A network within Canadian media, business or technology
- Experience developing a new show, segment or media property
- Experience with podcasts, digital video or social-first programming
- Ability to contribute to written articles or editorial commentary
Please submit:
- Your resume
- Links to your previous on-air work or two examples of interviews or segments you are particularly proud of
We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
