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 Northwestern Ontario. In each of our markets, our company focuses on being the community’s local voice for entertainment, news, and events.
Here’s what you will be doing:
Assisting in the supervision of a 15-person news team including assignments, monitoring quality, scheduling, setting policy, and performance
Training and onboarding of new team members
Creating stories for radio and digital with a hyper local focus
You will be part of a rotational weekend on-call schedule
Here’s what we are looking for:
You have 5 years’ experience as a reporter and radio anchor
You have strong strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills for digital and broadcast
You have a knowledge of CP style guide
A self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and an ability to 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 would be considered an asset
A valid driver’s license
What you will receive:
- A compensation and benefits package which includes flexible health, dental coverage options, as well as life insurance and disability benefits
- An annual Health Spending Account (HSA)
- 5% Employer Matched RRSPs and 3-weeks’ vacation to start
- A Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Access for your immediate family in our excellent Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Our reporters will also be provided with a 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. Now we want to hear from you!
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 value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In your application, please feel free to advise if you require accommodation for the interview process.
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