Junior Reporter - Multiple Cities

As a junior reporter, you will lend your strong interviewing skills, effective researching capabilities as well as your ability to present facts and opinions in a clear, concise, logical and coherent manner to your target audience.

This position is entry-level and would be ideal for a new graduate with a diploma or degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications. You will be working for a growing, dynamic and progressive company located in one of our numerous broadcast cities in North America. This position is full-time contract and is 3 months in duration with the possibility of going permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Research, report, write, and voice various stories as needed for the program.
• Assist in arranging and conducting interviews.
• Coordinate with editorial, production and post-production departments to compile segments into shows.
• Provide creative input into the look and feel of the show.
• Assist producers in writing intros, scripts and online materials.
• Create on-camera intros for stories.
• Contribute strong story ideas.
• Develop and maintain business contacts for interviews and information.

Qualifications:

• An interest in current events and trends in the business sector.
• Must be: willing to take initiative; persistent; resourceful; objective; reliable and creative.
• Should have the physical and emotional stamina required to cope with a competitive, fast-paced environment.
• The ability to remain composed and poised while on-camera is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to work well under pressure with multiple tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills.

Training:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Broadcast Journalism or Communications is required.
• At least one year media experience (television broadcast news and on-camera) preferred. Other combinations of experience and education will be considered.