Afternoon Host / Music Director / Promotions Assistant – Vermilion Bay, ON
Today's Hottest Music Q104 has an immediate opening for an Afternoon Host/Music Director/Promotions Assistant in Northwestern Ontario. Q104 broadcasts to the communities of Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Vermilion Bay from studios overlooking Eagle Lake.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare and execute afternoon show (Mon-Fri)
- Research and conduct weekly music meetings
- Generate and edit daily music logs
- Commercial production
- Create promotions and proposals
- Live remote broadcasts and promotional appearances
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Play an active role in programming and promotional meetings
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years on-air experience
- Knowledge and regular use of Selector
- Highly proficient with iMediaTouch and Adobe Audition
- Strong on-air and production skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Ability to understand and relate with target demographic
Email your resume, references and demo immediately to:
Ken O'Neil
Program Director
Today's Hottest Music Q104
- Please include Position Name in the subject line of your email.
- No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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APTN seeks Video Journalist
Video Journalist (VJ)
APTN National News/Current Affairs has a full-time career opportunity for an experienced
individual who will be responsible for submitting daily stories for APTN National News by
gathering, writing and packaging reports to the Winnipeg Production Centre on time and within
budget.
Key Responsibilities
· Write, shoot, edit and deliver stories, copy and other news items for broadcast on APTN
National News/Current Affairs
· Provide daily story ideas, receive assignments and evaluate leads
· Gather, research and verify information for story content
· Shoot video and edit packs for same day delivery
· Appear on camera when conducting interviews; do stand-ups and narration; give live reports
from the site of events; and write stories, intros, and extros
· Ensure that expenditures remain within budget limits and are reported promptly and
accurately
· Maintain office inventory requirements
Requirements
· Minimum of one year experience in meeting the deadlines of daily news in television
· A journalism degree, certificate or equivalent experience
· As an on-air representative of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples – must be of First Nations, Métis
or Inuit ancestry
· Must be able to articulate social, economic and cultural issues relevant to Aboriginal
communities
· Ability to travel
· Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) must be forwarded upon commencement of
employment
As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under the
collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.
Remuneration: DOQ/DOE
Please provide a demo of your work, a paragraph stating how you would focus and visualize a
current Aboriginal story of your choice, your resume quoting Competition 09/10-23 and where
you saw this ad, by 3 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, April 14, 2010, to
Human Resources
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368 E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca
APTN seeks Admin Asst & Program Coordinator
Administrative Assistant/Programming Coordinator - Ottawa
Reporting to the Manager of Programming, we have a career opportunity for an experienced
individual who will be responsible for assisting with the programming and operational detail
within the Programming Department in our Ottawa bureau.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in assessing APTN programming needs and acquisition proposal analysis and
administration
· Draft and track agreements and letters with Independent Producers and Distributors
· Assist with maintenance of program database, producer/distributor information, records
on all interactions with producers/distributors correspondence and stages of program
development
· Greet scheduled visitors and conduct them to the appropriate area or person
· Distribute concise, pertinent, well-written screening notes on rough and fine cuts and
screeners in a timely manner when required
· Read and assess scripts and provide written reports with recommendations
· Conduct research, compile and prepare reports and contribute to processes and
procedures
· Manage general office activities such as: sort and route incoming faxes, mail and emails;
file various correspondences; prepare outgoing mail and correspondence,
including mail, faxes, e-mail, packages, shipments and couriered materials.
· Answer and screen telephone calls; schedule and arrange conference calls
· Order and maintain an inventory of office supplies
Requirements:
· Undergraduate university or college degree; two to five years related experience in
broadcasting, independent production or distribution; or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
· Database, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet software proficiency.
· Knowledge of French and/or an Aboriginal language an asset
Remuneration: DOQ/DOE. All applicants are welcome, however, as this is a local hire there
will be no relocation costs provided.
Please forward your resume quoting Competition 09/10-21 and where you saw this ad, in
confidence, by 3 p.m. (CST), Wednesday, April 14, 2010, to
Human Resources
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368 E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca
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Careful when writing your next set of news stories, a simple slip of the tounge can get you into some hot water, but at the same time offer a few laughs for those that catch on.