News Reporter - Kelowna, BC - #449816

As Canada’s second-largest commercial radio broadcaster, Vista Radio Ltd operates over 70 radio stations and digital news portals across three provinces and the Northwest Territories! Each of our stations is deeply rooted in the communities we serve while retaining local voices, building strong connections, and delivering stories that matter. Paired with dynamic digital portals, our stations provide 24/7 access to timely, trusted, and hyper-local content, keeping our audiences informed, engaged, and connected.

News Reporter - Kelowna, BC

Welcome to Vista Radio, we are currently hiring a Local News Reporter/Anchor for AM 1150 in Kelowna, BC- one of the fastest growing cities in Canada! Our successful candidate will be working Wednesdays through Sundays.

In storytelling, the details matter, you will bring your detail oriented, accurate approach to find, create and tell the stories from the community for a news content environment. Your team supports a collaborative and supportive environment so you can develop your skills to be a self-starter and a leader.

We empower our team members to shape company culture. Our culture includes being committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment.

Position Description

• Be a part of the community, live, work, and play here
• Research and write local news stories for AM 1150 and stations within our regional cluster
• Produce on-air newscasts, as assigned
• Represent the radio station at community events
• Accept responsibilities as assigned by the News Director
• Post to social media and website
• Participate in cluster/broadcast news meetings
• Participate in air-checks
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Position Requirements

• Should have newsroom experience or applicable broadcast education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong on-air delivery
• Self starter
• The ability to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and with a team
• A valid driver's license
• Working familiarity with Adobe Audition, KLZ Newsroom, and on-air software is a big-time plus.
• Ability to use and Excel with social media (Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
  
  

Application Instructions

Apply online on our company website!

Please include a link to a Soundcloud/YouTube audio demo to the Additional Documents section of the application form. In addition, if you have any web-writing experience and/or writing samples that you can demonstrate as well, please include that material to additional documents.

If you experience any difficulty with submitting your application online, please contact Mary-Anne Laverman, Human Resources Advisor at [email protected]

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.