General Reporter

Vernon, BC

Are you ready to uncover stories that matter to your community, amplify diverse voices, and be immersed in a fast-paced newsroom that thrives on details and deadlines?

Pattison Media Ltd. is looking for a passionate and creative general assignment reporter who can be a self-starter in a fast-paced multi-platform newsroom in Vernon, BC. We are the #1 news source for the area through our digital and radio broadcast platforms. You’ll reside in the beautiful Okanagan Valley region of British Columbia – not necessarily Vernon.   This is a part -time or full-time position, depending on the successful candidate's circumstance. This is ideal for either a junior reporter or an experienced journalist seeking a part-time opportunity. Please indicate your preference in the cover letter.

General Responsibilities:

• Come prepared to pitch multiple story ideas every day that focus on breaking and general news, including court and crime, civic/provincial politics, lifestyle features and sports.
• Write, edit and publish CP style content for our digital news portals and conversational stories for radio.
• Attend regional news events including council meetings and sporting events, sometimes on weekends.
• Develop community contacts.
• On occasion, anchor news, weather and sports on radio.
• Emcee community events.  Journalists without on air experience are invited to apply.
• Work with account executives to produce ‘sponsored content’ for clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year experience in broadcast or print journalism (CP style) or a diploma/degree from a recognized broadcast/journalism program.
• Strong journalistic skills, integrity, and the ability to ensure all news content meets editorial, ethical, and legal standards.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision at times, meet deadlines and produce under pressure.
• Motivation to lead by example through enterprise reporting.
• Ability to easily switch between covering news, sports and writing sponsored content.
• Excellent knowledge of local news and current affairs.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

You can apply online below or send your cover letter, resume, writing examples, on-air demo and a completed copy of the Pattison Media New Applicant Self ID form by August 15, 2024 to:

Corey Fischer

Program Director

corey.fischer@pattisonmedia.com

Pattison Media is committed to our social responsibility of equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, religion, expression, marital status or other non-job-related criteria. We encourage members of all designated groups to identify themselves using our self identification form, as doing so will help us correct under-representation of those individuals in our company.

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