News Reporter - Prince Rupert, BC

My Comox Valley Now; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in broadcasting is seeking a Local News Reporter to join their team in Prince Rupert. This role is perfect for someone passionate about storytelling and community engagement. As a Local News Reporter, you will research, write, and deliver news stories that resonate with the community. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills can flourish, and your contributions shape the station's culture. If you have a knack for detail, strong communication skills, and a love for local news, this opportunity is your chance to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a newsroom or relevant broadcast education is essential.
• Strong communication skills are a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Research and write localized news stories for the community.
• Represent the station at events and participate in news meetings.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Social Media Proficiency

Detail-Oriented

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Education

Broadcast Education

Newsroom Experience

Tools

Adobe Audition

KLZ Newsroom

On-Air Software

Job description

Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and an unparalleled commitment to its community involvement. We are privileged to operate in 49 radio stations (and growing) broadcasting across 70+ transmitters located in three Provinces and the Northwest Territories. We are also connected to our communities with 37 MyTownNow websites.

Welcome to Vista Radio, we are currently hiring a Local News Reporter in our recently acquired Prince Rupert station!

In storytelling, the details matter. You will bring your detail-oriented, accurate approach to find, create, and tell the stories from the community for a news content environment. Your team supports a collaborative and supportive environment so you can develop your skills to be a self-starter and a leader.

We empower our team members to shape company culture. Our culture includes being committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment.

Position Description

• Be a part of the community, live, work, and play here
• Researching and writing news stories
• Executing a highly localized broadcast
• Voice tracking broadcasts, as required
• Represent the radio station at community events
• Accept responsibilities as assigned by the News Director
• Post to social media
• Participate in cluster/broadcast news meetings
• Participate in air-checks
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Should have newsroom experience or applicable broadcast education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and with a team
• A valid driver's license
• Working familiarity with Adobe Audition, KLZ Newsroom, and on-air software is a big-time plus.
• Ability to use and excel with social media (Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

Application Instructions:

Apply online! Please include a link to a Soundcloud/YouTube audio demo to the Additional Documents section of the application form. In addition, if you have any web-writing experience and/or writing samples that you can demonstrate as well, please include that material to additional documents.

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and one which reflects the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.