Assistant News Director

Acadia Broadcasting; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company in Atlantic Canada is looking for an experienced Assistant News Director. This full-time role involves supervising a news team, creating engaging stories, and managing new team member training. Candidates should have at least 5 years of journalistic experience and strong editing skills. The position offers a rich benefits package including health coverage, RRSP matching, and vacation time.

Benefits

Flexible health & dental coverage options

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Annual Health Spending Account (HSA)

5% employer-matched RRSPs

3 weeks vacation

Fitness reimbursement program

Company-issued iPhone and laptop

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a reporter and radio anchor.
• Strong skills in interviewing, writing, and editing for digital and broadcast.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of a 15-person news team.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Create stories for radio and digital with a hyper-local focus.
• Participate in rotational weekend on-call schedule.

Skills

Reporting

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Knowledge of CP style guide

Industry software (Burli, WordPress)

Education

Journalism or Digital Media diploma or equivalent

Tools

Burli

WordPress

Job description

Description

We have an exciting full‑time opportunity for an Assistant News Director to join our news team supporting our radio and digital products in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. We are looking for an experienced journalist who can share that knowledge with our growing news team.

Acadia Broadcasting is a growing media company with radio stations in Atlantic Canada and the Northwest. Each of our markets focuses on being the community’s local voice for entertainment, news, and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of a 15‑person news team, including assignment monitoring, quality scheduling, policy setting, and performance management.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Create stories for radio and digital with a hyper‑local focus.
• Participate in a rotational weekend on‑call schedule.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a reporter and radio anchor.
• Strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills for digital and broadcast.
• Knowledge of the CP style guide.
• A self‑starter who can work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines, including breaking news outside regular office hours.
• A Journalism or Digital Media diploma or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience with industry software including Burli and WordPress (asset).
• A valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits package, including flexible health & dental coverage options, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Annual Health Spending Account (HSA).
• 5% employer‑matched RRSPs and 3 weeks vacation to start.
• Fitness reimbursement program.
• Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program for immediate family.
• Company‑issued iPhone and laptop.

We strive to be the best radio station and employer in every market we serve through quality local programming, achieving positive results for advertisers and rewarding employee excellence.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply with a resume, at least three writing samples, and links to your demos.

Acadia Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you require accommodation for the interview process, please let us know.