Multimedia News Reporter

Acadia Broadcasting • Port Hawkesbury, NS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Acadia Broadcasting is growing, and so is our regional news team in Nova Scotia. We operate radio stations across Atlantic Canada and Northwestern Ontario — and in every one of our markets, we’re proud to be the community’s go‑to source for news, entertainment, and everything happening next. Now, we’re looking for a Multimedia News Reporter in Port Hawkesbury, NS who can bring energy, curiosity, and creativity to our audience every single day.

Requirements

• Strong interviewing, writing, and editing skills for both digital and broadcast
• Solid understanding of the CP Style Guide
• A self-starter who thrives under pressure and can meet tight deadlines — including breaking news outside the 9‑to‑5
• A Journalism or Digital Media diploma — or equivalent experience that proves you know your stuff
• Experience with newsroom software (Burli is a bonus!)
• A valid driver’s license (the news won’t always come to you!)

Responsibilities

• Crafting engaging, hyper-local stories for our community portals
• Writing for radio in a voice that’s conversational, clear, and made for audio
• Pitching and writing daily story ideas that help shape our coverage across every platform
• Chasing leads across town, across platforms, and across timelines — phone, in-person, social media, email… you’ll use it all
• Participating in our rotational weekend on-call schedule (because news doesn’t take days off)

Benefits

• Flexible health, dental coverage options
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• An annual Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 5% Employer Matched RRSPs
• 3-weeks’ vacation to start
• A Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Access for your immediate family in our excellent Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company issued iPhone and laptop

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree