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If you are looking to start a career in broadcasting with room to grow and opportunities to utilize your creativity, we want to hear from you!
Golden West Radio currently has an opening in our evolving news department. We are a radio newsroom with increasing focus on a popular web portal. Our goal is to provide local coverage in multiple formats as we are a destination for those seeking breaking news as it happens on the air and more comprehensive local coverage online.
The application process is open to anyone who has a passion for the industry and is open to learning. An ideal candidate would have a keen interest in news, close attention to detail, strong communication skills, the ability to put words and thoughts to writing, and a positive attitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Write, line-up and deliver newscasts with personality and credibility
-Generate and produce engaging local radio and online news stories
-Conduct interviews on the phone and in person
-Cover events and meetings
-Occasionally report live from the scene of an ongoing story
-Occasionally cover live sporting events
-Take pictures in the field for use online
-Appear at community events on behalf of the radio station
-Be available to cover other shifts as needed
Golden West Radio values diversity in its work force and is committed to Employment Equity.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Knowledge and use of computer software material
Specific Skills
- Write news stories for publication and broadcast
- Collect information through interviews, investigation and observation
- Arrange for and conduct interviews as part of research, for publication or for broadcast
Work Setting
- Radio station