CAREER OPPORTUNITY
News and Sports Reporter
Posting Date: November 20th, 2014
Closing Date: December 5, 2014
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group has
an exciting opportunity for a part-time News and Sports Reporter in Medicine
Hat. If you have a passion for reporting and want to be part of a
dedicated news team then we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidate
has experience covering everything from council meetings to hockey games.
This position will involve working weekends and evenings. Strong
videojournalism skills are considered an asset.
an exciting opportunity for a part-time News and Sports Reporter in Medicine
Hat. If you have a passion for reporting and want to be part of a
dedicated news team then we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidate
has experience covering everything from council meetings to hockey games.
This position will involve working weekends and evenings. Strong
videojournalism skills are considered an asset.
CHAT-TV was awarded “Best Small
Market Newscast in Canada” earlier this year.
Market Newscast in Canada” earlier this year.
We deliver a comprehensive news and
sports package to our viewers at Noon and 5:30. CHAT broadcasts in
Hi-Definition from our Media Centre in Canada’s Sunniest City, Medicine Hat!!
sports package to our viewers at Noon and 5:30. CHAT broadcasts in
Hi-Definition from our Media Centre in Canada’s Sunniest City, Medicine Hat!!
Reporting to the News Director, the
successful candidate will:
successful candidate will:
- Research
and pitch original story ideas daily for air on TV, Radio, and the web - Cover
news and sports events - Report
live in studio - Read
and write radio news/sports - Assist
in the production of features and specials - Be
prepared to handle Videojournalism assignments - Develop
and maintain contacts - Represent
CHAT-TV at community events
Qualifications
- Post
Secondary education in broadcasting or journalism program - Minimum
one year of experience reporting and anchoring in a small market - Strong
written and editorial skills - Strong
on-air presentation - Proven
ability as an ENG photographer - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills - Ability
to act quickly and make decisions in a constantly changing environment - A
self starter who can contribute and work in a team environment with a “can
do” attitude - Knowledge
of events and issues in Medicine Hat/Southern Alberta is considered an
asset - Must
be willing to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
Please send your cover letter,
resume, references and demo along with a completed copy of the Jim Pattison
Broadcast Group New Applicant Self ID form by December 5, 2014 to:
resume, references and demo along with a completed copy of the Jim Pattison
Broadcast Group New Applicant Self ID form by December 5, 2014 to:
Regan Tate
News Director
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat
10 Boundary Road SE
Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0
E-mail: rtate@jpbg.ca
No telephone calls please. Thank-you
to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
*** Our New Applicant Self ID form
is available for download at www.jpbroadcast.com/selfidform.pdf
and should be completed and attached to all employment applications. Please
note your completed forms will be kept confidential. ***
is available for download at www.jpbroadcast.com/selfidform.pdf
and should be completed and attached to all employment applications. Please
note your completed forms will be kept confidential. ***
As part of the Jim Pattison
Broadcast Group’s Employment Equity Policy we encourage women, Aboriginal
peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to
identify themselves as this may be to their advantage in helping us correct
under-representation of those groups in our company.
Broadcast Group’s Employment Equity Policy we encourage women, Aboriginal
peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to
identify themselves as this may be to their advantage in helping us correct
under-representation of those groups in our company.
