radio announcer

CKYE 93.1; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A radio station is seeking a news broadcaster to read news, sports, and weather on air. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in collecting and writing news stories. This is a permanent position requiring 30 to 40 hours of work per week. Benefits include a health care plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Read news, sports and weather for radio and television.
• Write news stories for publication and broadcast.
• Collect information through interviews and investigation.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education

• College / CEGEP

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Panjabi; Punjabi

Work setting

• Radio or television arts

Tasks

• Read news, sports and weather for radio and television
• Receive, analyze and verify copy for accuracy
• Collect information through interview, investigation and observation
• Write news stories for publication and broadcast
• Write critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience

Transportation / travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Work details

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week