Assistant News Director - Lead Local News Team

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

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.