News Reporter

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Golden West Broadcasting has been connecting communities for over 60 years. We are proud to tell local stories on CFRY, Mix 96, Country 93 and Portage Online. And together with Homefield, we are proud to help local businesses grow through effective advertising, marketing, and organizational development solutions.

We are looking for a passionate News Reporter to join our team. Reporting to the Station Manager, you will find and deliver relevant stories to our audience.

The Role :

• Gathering local stories: You will listen for the questions people in Portage are asking. Then you will find leads, interview sources, and verify information along the way.
• Crafting content: You will write radio and digital news stories, prepare photo galleries, and edit videos.
• Delivering news broadcasts: You will record and edit news reports .
• Cultivating local relationships: You will develop relationships with local stakeholders and news sources.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You have proven experience in news reporting.
• You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are familiar with the Canadian Press Guide.
• Experience with WideOrbit, Burli, photography, and/or videography are an asset.
• You are dedicated to your craft. You aren’t afraid to cover stories outside of business hours.
• You are eager to engage with the community in Portage.
• You are curious and like to learn new things.
• You have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What we offer in return:  

• A culture of innovation, adaptation, and acknowledgement.  
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities. 
• A caring environment where the health, safety, and well-being of our team members (and those being recruited) is a priority. 
• A diverse and respectful workplace; as an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity. 
• Vacation time, health benefits, EAP, pension plan, and more.  

If you’re passionate about building relationships and sharing local news, please introduce yourself. A resume, a cover letter and an audio or video introduction is the best place to begin.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portage la Prairie, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work remotely:

• No