News Reporter/Anchor
Company: Vista Radio Ltd.
Location: Yellowknife, NT
Job Reference: 0976
Competition 0976:  News Reporter/On Air
100.1 Moose FM
Job Area: News
Job Term:  Full-Time Permanent
Job Term (additional info) Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Job Salary:  TBD
Reports to:  Program Director/General Manager/General Sales Manager/Regional Cluster Manager – AB NT
“Yellowknife’s hometown feel and urban amenities make it a great place to live, work, and play.  The City of Yellowknife works hard to make all of those areas as seamless as possible.  At the edge of the Arctic, in the heart of the wilderness, lies a city of youth, energy, adventure and prosperity.  Yellowknife is a culturally rich capital thriving with diversity. It is known for outdoor recreation, midnight sun, aurora borealis and an unusual blend of northern culture…a City where history is found throughout a modern, bustling metropolis.”
Job Summary
    Develop story ideas and report on assigned news/sports events
    Utilize social media to build audience and contacts with daily updating for the news section on the station website
    Ability to cover all news beats including crime, city and territorial politics, the environment, social justice issues, business, labour, community events & sporting events
    Responsible for editing and reading news and sports casts as well as writing and anchoring afternoon newscasts
    Co-host the morning show
    A good voice and strong presentation skills are essential.  Experience preferred.
    Exact shift scheduling is to be determined
    Day/Evening Reporting and Weekend/weekday announcer shifts, live and voiced tracked
    Represent the station at community/station events and on-location broadcasts/remotes as required
    Board opping when necessary
Job Requirements
    Journalism Degree or Diploma
    Credible delivery and On-Air skills
    Strong Leadership skills
    High level of initiative/self-motivation, goal oriented
    Strong audio/editing, written and communication skills
    Experience with Burli/IMedia Touch would be an asset
    Ability to relate to the local target audience
    Conceptual, creative thinker and problem solver
    Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is based on team & individual effort
    Valid driver’s license and reliable automobile
    A positive, friendly manner and customer service approach
On your resume, please clearly state the job title and the posting number of the position you are applying for.
Vista Radio has a positive, team oriented work environment offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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