News Reporter - Grande Prairie, AB
Are you a detail-oriented news hound with a passion for getting it first - and getting it right? Are you social media savvy and comfortable in the council chamber, the courtroom, or the locker room?
If your answer is yes, then apply to be a News Reporter for 2day FM and MyGrandePrairieNow.com with Vista Radio in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
If you’re a team player, a self-starter, and willing to learn and lead by example, we want to hear from you. We are looking for the right person to join our experienced and passionate news team. Our ideal candidate is comfortable producing content in audio, video, and written forms, and understands the importance of social media and its evolving role in the news cycle.
Position Description:
- Become a part of the community, live, work, and play here
- Research and write daily news stories for online and on-air broadcasts
- Manage multiple social media platforms and update as required during the 24-hour news cycle
- Produce news audio and video
- Gather actualities both in the field and by phone for newscasts
- Take part in daily news meetings
- Other duties as assigned
- Experience working full-time in a newsroom or equivalent journalism background
- Strong writing skills for both online and on-air
- Strong on-air delivery
- Ability to meet deadlines in a busy newsroom
- Superior organizational skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and with a team
- Valid driver’s license
- Working familiarity with Adobe Audition, Newsroom, and on-air software is a big-time plus.
At Vista Radio, we're more than just a workplace; we're a community of people committed to making a difference. Whether we're delivering local news, playing your favorite tunes, or supporting events that bring people together, we care about our team and the communities we serve. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that ensures your health, well-being, and financial future are taken care of, all while working in an environment where fun and collaboration thrive.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- • Health & Dental Coverage – Comprehensive plans for individuals and families.
- • RRSP Program with DPSP Matching – Save for your future with our RRSP program, and Vista will match your contributions into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- • Short-term & Long-term Disability – Income protection when life throws you a curveball.
- • Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) – Confidential, 24/7 access to mental health, counseling, and other professional support services.
- •️ Annual Vacation & Stat Holidays – Paid time off, including recognized federal statutory holidays, to help you recharge and enjoy life.
- ❤️ Life & Optional Life Insurance Protection for you and your loved ones when you need it most.
- • Virtual Care – 24/7/365 access to professional healthcare online, making it easier to stay on top of your wellness.
- • Work in the Communities We Serve – As part of Vista Radio, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact locally, strengthening the bonds that connect us to the communities we proudly serve.
Apply online on our company website!
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If you experience any difficulty with submitting your application online, please contact Mary-Anne Laverman, Human Resources Advisor at mlaverman@vistaradio.ca
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At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.