News Director

Are you looking for a career that offers challenging work, long-term growth potential and the chance to make a real difference? 

Are you a detail-oriented news hound who wants to lead a winning team? Are you social media savvy and ready to implement your vision in a dynamic, exciting environment? If your answer is yes, then apply to be News Director in Nelson, British Columbia for the Kootenay Region with Vista Radio.

Position Description:

• Develop a writing and air check schedule for all on-air news talent


• Establish a weekly one-on-one call with direct reports within the market(s)


• Liaise with the Director of News to ensure local news content is being fulfilled


• Provide news staff with story ideas (including streeters), coaching and mentoring on localizing large national/international stories.


• Establish scheduling for sick days, holiday coverage etc.


• Participate in the monthly Vista News Directors conference call


• Help maintain news presence written/video quotas on websites


• Responsible for sourcing and writing news stories for multiple markets as required.


• Edit and anchor news, sports and weather as assigned


• Utilize social media to build audience and contacts


• Being a positive leader in the building and assist in creating a winning team attitude


• Represent the station at community/station events

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years working full time in a newsroom or equivalent journalism experience, news management experience considered an asset


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Strong on-air delivery


• Knowledge of video and Adobe Premier considered an asset


• Self-starter


• The ability to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and with a team


• A valid driver's license


• Working familiarity with Adobe Audition, Newsroom, and on-air software is a big-time plus.


• Ability to use and excel with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)