Multimedia News Reporter
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Job Description
We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Multimedia News Reporter to join our regional news team in Northern Ontario. The successful candidate would have the option to work out of our Thunder Bay or Dryden locations. We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling with a diverse set of digital and broadcast journalism skills. Our newsroom moves fast so our reporters must be able to adapt quickly and have a demonstrated mastery in social media and multimedia news gathering.
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 communitys local voice for entertainment news and events.
Heres what you will be doing:
- Creating engaging web stories for our community portals with a hyper local focus
- Creating engaging stories for radio by understanding the importance of audio and conversational writing
- Pitching story ideas daily that will enhance our coverage and content across all platforms
- Chasing stories daily through various means including in person phone socials and email
- You will be part of a rotational weekend on-call schedule
Heres what we are looking for:
- Someone with strong interviewing writing and editing skills for digital and broadcast
- 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 would be considered an asset
- A valid drivers 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
