NEWS DIRECTOR/MORNING CO-HOST

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Canada's largest western-based Radio and Television Company has an exciting opportunity to join our East Kootenay team in Cranbrook as News Director and Morning Show Co-Host.

Position: Full Time
Reports to: General Manager and Program Director

Responsibilities include:

1. -Managing a newsroom that strives to be a local news leader.
   - Producing and assigning original local news stories.
   - Anchoring newscasts on both The Drive and B-104.
   - Attending municipal and regional government meetings and local events.
   - Co-hosting a daily two person morning show on The Kootenay's Best Rock, The Drive.
   - Working closely with the Program Director to provide quality, compelling content.
   
   What we need from you:
   - Previous broadcast news experience. Managment and On-air hosting experience are assets.
   - Experience with Wide Orbit and Newsroom.
   - Ability to develop local news stories AND examine larger stories through a local filter.
   - A positive and friendly attitude that extends beyond the news room.
   
   The East Kootenay region is a truly remarkable place to live. An hour away from the USA, a short drive to Alberta, and outdoor recreation options that rival anywhere else in Canada are just a few of the perks of living here.
   
   Please email your resume, cover letter, a short news demo, and a completed copy of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group New Applicant Self ID form by April 6 2018 to:
   

Marvin Perry
General Manager
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Cranbrook
marvin.perry@jpbg.ca

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*

***Our New Applicant Self ID form is available for download at www.jpbg.com/selfidform.pdf and should be completed and attached to all employment applications. Please note your completed forms will be kept confidential.***

As part of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group’s Employment Equity Policy we encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to identify themselves as this may be to their advantage in helping us correct under-representation of those groups in our company.