Assistant News Director

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 each of our markets our company focuses on being the communitys local voice for entertainment news and events.

Heres 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

Heres 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 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 your application please feel free to advise if you require accommodation for the interview process.