News Reporter

Huntsville, ON P0B, Canada Req #314

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and an unparalleled commitment to its community involvement. We are privileged to operate in 49 radio stations (and growing) broadcasting across 70+ transmitters located in three Provinces and the Northwest Territories. We are also connected to our communities with 37 MyTownNow websites.

Huntsville is located just 215 km north of Toronto and is the largest town in beautiful Muskoka with a population of over 20,000.

If you’re a team player, a self-starter, and willing to learn and lead by example, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the right person to join our experienced and passionate news team.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable producing content in audio, video, and written forms, and understands the importance of social media and its evolving role in the news cycle.

About the Job:

This is a full-time news reporting position and you will be writing and recording stories for both MyMuskokaNow.com and our daily on-air newscasts. The position requires covering all types of local stories (i.e. crime, politics, environment, social issues, etc.), as well as writing quickly and accurately to post online.

The candidate should have an attitude of responsibility and service, and be genuinely interested in the community. You will have local and remote supervision and support.

Position Description:

Become a part of the community, live, work, and play here
Research and write daily news stories for online and on-air broadcasts
Manage multiple social media platforms and update as required during the 24-hour news cycle
Produce news audio and video
Gather actualities both in the field and by phone for newscasts
Take part in daily news meetings
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Experience working in a newsroom or equivalent journalism background
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong on-air delivery
Superior organizational skills
Self-starter with a strong news sense
Ability to work independently and with a team
A valid driver's license

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.

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Huntsville, ON P0B, Canada