News
Broadcaster/Reporter
(La Ronge, SK) - 1 FTE position - Apply by February 5,
2010
POSITION FILLED
News
Broadcaster/Reporter
(Regina, SK) - 1 FTE position - Apply by February 5, 2010
POSITION FILLED
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MBC
Network Radio
Saskatchewan's
Aboriginal Radio Network
News Broadcaster/Reporter
La Ronge SK
POSITION
FILLED
Missinipi
Broadcasting Corporation has an immediate opening for a full time news
broadcaster/reporter. 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 update news content on the
MBC web site.
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 stories as assigned.
• Conduct and edit news interviews, write scripts and present finished
product in a timely and professional manner.
• Cover local news 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.
• Ensure continuing website updates and maintenance.
• Edit and post daily news/sports stories and audio content on 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 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 and Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
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 Friday February 5, 2010
MBC
Network Radio
Saskatchewan's
Aboriginal Radio Network
News Reporter
Regina SK
POSITION
FILLED
Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation has an immediate opening for a News Reporter to be based in Regina, SK.
MBC is a progressive community-owned radio network serving Saskatchewan’s First Nations & Métis population. Broadcasts originate from La Ronge, the hub of Saskatchewan’s North. MBC is available in over 70 communities creating one of the most extensive Aboriginal radio networks in Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working
from a home-based office, the Regina reporter would be required to:
• 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.
• Generate interesting story ideas and bring new story ideas to
the table daily.
• Develop news stories as assigned.
• Conduct and edit news interviews, write scripts and present finished
product in a timely and professional manner.
• Cover local news events with reporting on the scene or live as
needed.
• Story development, investigating and researching a broad range
of issues.
• 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
QUALIFICATIONS
•
Applicants must be professionally trained in radio broadcasting and have
a minimum of 1year of radio newsroom experience.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• A strong sense of community news and local involvement.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent computer skills with audio preparation capability and
Internet access.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and issues relevant to First
Nations and Metis people is an asset.
• Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic self-starter
who can take direction.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to reliable
transportation.
• Excellent knowledge of local, regional and national news.
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
Friday February 5, 2010
**Only
applicants considered for the position will be contacted**
MBC values diversity in its workforce and is committed to employment equity.
Preference will be given to candidates of Aboriginal ancestry
possessing Aboriginal language skills or those with knowledge of an Aboriginal
language.