NEWS REPORTER

Colonial Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Harvard Media in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking a Reporter to source, write, and deliver timely local news with a focus on Wood Buffalo stories for on-air and online audiences.

You'll be out in the community, build contacts, attend events, and contribute to Fort McMurray Matters and the podcast, while covering breaking news and collaborating with the newsroom to localize stories for our listeners.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Wamiliarity with local communities and events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, write and voice original local news stories for radio and online platforms.
• Attend local conferences, meetings and events to generate stories.
• Develop ideas through community engagement and local contacts.

Skills

Strong communication

People skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Organized

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Job description

Position: (Full-Time)

Reporter

Reports to:

Head of News

Station(s)

CFVR Play 103.7 CHFT 100.5 CRUZ

Location:

Fort McMurray, AB

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2026

Schedule:

Reporting with regular local events and community coverage; flexibility for breaking news as required.

Position Summary:

As a Reporter, you will source, write, and delivery timely, engaging local news with a sharp focus on the stories that matter most to Wood Buffalo listeners. You’ll be out in the community; building contacts, attending local conferences and events, turning what you find there into original stories for on‑air and online. You’ll report on breaking news as it happens and creatively incorporate local sound and voices to bring the Fort McMurray community to life – including through Fort McMurray Matters, the market’s flagship local interview program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Research, write, and voice original local news stories for radio and online publication, with a strong emphasis on Wood Buffalo-specific stories over wire/generic content. Gathering/editing/sending audio clips to news anchor in timely fashion for use in newscasts.
• Attend local conferences, media events, council meetings, and community events as scheduled – condensing what happens there into locally relevant, on-the-ground news stories.
• Develop story ideas through active community engagement, local contacts, and monitoring of social media and news sources.
• Produce and contribute for Fort McMurray Matters, sourcing guests and community voices, producing interviews segments and community spotlights, and packaging episodes for the Fort McMurray Matters podcast.
• Curate and update Harvard Media’s Fort McMurray station websites and social channels with accurate, relevant and engaging local content.
• Report on breaking news stories as they occur.
• Flexible hours when needed.
• Collaborate with newsroom and programming teams to align storytelling across broadcast and online platforms.
• Localize regional, national, and international trending stories for Wood Buffalo audience.
• Represent Harvard Media professionally at media and community events.
• Backfill vacation/sick time as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Apositive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• An eagerness to succeed.
• Confidence speaking with new people and building relationships.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable with technology, social media, and programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with others.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Why Join Harvard Media?

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Fun, collaborative team environment.
• The chance to work with some of Northern Alberta’s most recognized brands and businesses.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Standard Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Standard Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. While we will only be able to contact those selected for interviews, we kindly request to refrain from phone inquiries.

Harvard Media values diversity in its work force and is committed to Employment Equity.