Afternoon News Anchor / Reporter - Prince Albert SK

Job Title: Afternoon News Anchor/Reporter – Vacant

Department:Newsroom

Reports to:Director of News

Location:Prince Albert

Hours: 9:00a.m. –5:15p.m., or as required to meet newscast deadlines

Job Type:Full-Time

Position Summary:

MBC is seeking a skilled and reliable Afternoon News Anchor/Reporter to deliver timely and accurate newscasts while also contributing original reporting focused on Indigenous, local, regional, and provincial stories. This position combines on-air broadcasting with field reporting and story production, aligned with MBC’s commitment to Indigenous and community-focused journalism.

The successful candidate will have strong editorial judgment, a professional on-air presence, and the ability to produce high-quality, multi-platform news content under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Air News Anchoring

• Prepare, write, and deliver afternoon newscasts, including clear and engaging scriptwriting for:

o 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. newscast times.

o Sports reports to be aired at 4:05 p.m. and 5:05 p.m.(when required to read out live).

• Edit and voice pre-recorded news segments and feature interviews for the North at Noon.

News Reporting & Story Development

• Pitch, research, and produce news stories with a focus on Indigenous, local, regional, and provincial issues.

• Conduct interviews, gather audio, and take photos on location.

Field Work

• Attending press conferences, community events, and other relevant news opportunities in and around Prince Albert.

• Take quality photographs and gather audio clips for on-air and online use.

• Represent MBC News professionally while in the field, building and maintaining community and organizational contacts.

Collaboration & Editorial Support

• Work closely with the Director of News and News team members to ensure editorial consistency.

• Support newsroom operations by assisting with editing scripts, scheduling interviews, and mentoring junior staff or interns when applicable.

• Assist in filling in for colleagues during absences or vacation periods. (Sports and Morning Anchor).

Technical Proficiency

• Operate newsroom systems including Word Press, KLZ, ENCO, and OMNY for news playout and audio management.

• Conduct online research using credible sources to verify facts and gather story background.

Qualifications:

• Experience in news reporting and/or anchoring (radio/broadcast/podcast).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent news judgment with a commitment to ethical journalism and MBC’s Indigenous-focused mandate.

• Familiarity with newsroom software such as KLZ, ENCO, OMNY, and Microsoft Office tools.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for assignments as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Shifts typically start at 9 a.m. and final newscast is at 5:00 p.m.

• Field reporting required for community events and story coverage.

• Fast-paced, supportive newsroom environment committed to accurate and inclusive news reporting.

Compensation

• An annual salary starts at $42,000, depending on previous experience.

• Benefits include Life & AD&D (after three months); Long term disability, extended health, dental, and vision coverage (after six months).

• MBC has a group registered pension that employees may opt out of; or contribute too; MBC will match 4% of the salary to the RRSP if the employee opts to contribute to RRSP.

• Three weeks of paid annual vacation.

If you are interested in working at Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation, please email a resume with a cover letter.

When applying please include a two to three minute audio demo.

Please send us a sample of a news script or story to give an example of your reading style.

Please note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.;

Send email to: applicants@mbcradio.com

Use the Subject line “Job Application”