Host/Producer - Winnipeg
About The Position
Are you ready to be the next face of APTN? Do you enjoy being in front of the camera, have a knack for building positive relationships and meeting exciting people? Does participating in research and production motivate you? If you said yes, then this is the opportunity for you! Become part of the team at one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers; Represent APTN by serving as the face viewers recognize, and as a representative, seeks to always maintain the excellent reputation of APTN; Deliver on-camera presentation of News & Current Affairs programs; Produce the highest possible quality news and current affairs shows, including daily, weekly, and/or special events news programs, for multi-platform use; Attend special events as the representative of APTN, and may be asked to represent APTN on-air and/or in public forums; Develop content, participate in the production of show segment(s) and/or concepts, and make editorial decisions for assigned show segment(s); Select video for broadcast; maximize the use of social media to encourage viewer on-air/on-line participation; Conduct research in and out of newsroom, investigate and report stories as appropriate; Write News and Current Affairs segments, on-camera scripts, copy stories, voice-overs, and other on-air elements; Interview guests, celebrities, politicians, community representatives, etc., both on & off-air; Report on and remain aware of all issues relevant to Indigenous communities; Monitor national and local news and events for relevance and stays informed on current, breaking news, and emerging issues; Develop and maintains sources and contacts for News gathering purposes; Travel and shift work may be required.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in a relevant discipline combined with proven related experience
- Broadcast journalism experience
- Exceptional verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to share complex ideas/concepts with a diverse audience
- Knowledge of office and broadcast software is required
Responsibilities
- Deliver on-camera presentation of News & Current Affairs programs
- Produce the highest possible quality news and current affairs shows, including daily, weekly, and/or special events news programs, for multi-platform use
- Attend special events as the representative of APTN, and may be asked to represent APTN on-air and/or in public forums
- Develop content, participate in the production of show segment(s) and/or concepts, and make editorial decisions for assigned show segment(s)
- Select video for broadcast; maximize the use of social media to encourage viewer on-air/on-line participation
- Conduct research in and out of newsroom, investigate and report stories as appropriate
- Write News and Current Affairs segments, on-camera scripts, copy stories, voice-overs, and other on-air elements
- Interview guests, celebrities, politicians, community representatives, etc., both on & off-air
- Report on and remain aware of all issues relevant to Indigenous communities
- Monitor national and local news and events for relevance and stays informed on current, breaking news, and emerging issues
- Develop and maintains sources and contacts for News gathering purposes
Benefits
- Company paid full health & dental coverage
- virtual health
- mental health supports
- an employer-matched pension plan
- an employee/family assistance program
- a 35-hour week
- training support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
