News-Sports
Broadcaster/Play-by-play
(La Ronge, SK) - 1 FTE position - Apply by August 2, 2010
POSITION AVAILABLE - August 2010
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MBC
Network Radio
Saskatchewan's
Aboriginal Radio Network
News - Sports Broadcaster/Hockey play-by-play
La Ronge SK
POSITION
AVAILABLE - AUGUST 2010
Missinipi
Broadcasting Corporation has an immediate opening for a full time news
- sports broadcaster/hockey play-by-play announcer. The successful candidate
will work from the La Ronge broadcast centre and prepare
and anchor regular news /sportscasts as well as cover local/regional events
and announce sports play-by-play.
MBC is proud to serve Saskatchewan’s First Nations & Métis
population. Our signal originates from the hub of Saskatchewan’s
North. We reach our audience through one of the most extensive Aboriginal
satellite radio networks in Canada. With transmitters in over 70 communities,
including major centres like Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, North
Battleford and Yorkton; MBC can be heard almost anywhere in Saskatchewan.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide broadcast-ready written story submissions
with audio attachments.
• Ensure stories are factual, current and aired quickly and accurately.
• Inform News Director of any major breaking story.
• Develop news/sports stories as assigned.
• Conduct and edit interviews, write scripts and present finished
product in a timely and professional manner.
• Cover local news/sports events with reporting on the scene or
live as needed.
• Be available for any major events at any time as determined by
the News Director.
• Prepare all submissions according to station format, style, content
and philosophy.
• Call play-by-play for the local junior A hockey club and other
regional sporting events.
• Edit and post daily news/sports stories and audio content to the
MBC website.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Applicants must be professionally trained in radio
broadcasting and/or have a minimum 1 year experience as a radio broadcaster.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• A strong sense of community and local involvement.
• Ability to work independently, meet all deadlines and demonstrate
attention to detail.
• Exceptional computer & technical skills
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues relevant to First
Nations and Métis people would be an asset.
• Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic self-starter
who can take direction.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation considered
an asset.
• Working knowledge of KLZ Newsroom, SS32 and Tieline remote mixer
would be very beneficial.
Please forward resume
and MP3 Demo in confidence to:
Dallas Hicks
Director of Operations
Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 1529
La Ronge, SK
S0J 1L0
Email – dallas@mbcradio.com
Application deadline
Monday August 2, 2010
**Only
applicants considered for the position will be contacted**
MBC values diversity in its workforce and is committed to employment equity.
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