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Description

Golden West Broadcasting has been connecting communities for over 60 years. We are proud to tell local stories on CKSW, CJSN, The Eagle, Magic 97, Swift Current Live, and Swift Current Online.  

We are looking for a passionate News Reporter to join our team.


The Role
-Gathering local stories: You will listen for the questions people in Swift Current are asking. Then you will find leads, interview sources, and verify information along the way.
-Crafting content: You will write radio and digital news stories, prepare photo galleries, and edit videos.
-Delivering news broadcasts: You will record and edit news reports.
-Cultivating local relationships: You will develop relationships with local stakeholders and news sources.

The Ideal Candidate
-You have proven experience in news reporting.
-You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are familiar with the Canadian Press Guide.
-Experience with voice recording, WideOrbit, Burli, photography, and/or videography are an asset.
-You are dedicated to your craft. You arent afraid to cover stories outside of business hours.
-You are eager to engage with the community in Swift Current.
-You are curious and like to learn new things.
-You have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.


What we offer in return:
-A culture of innovation, adaptation, and acknowledgement.  
-A strong focus on giving back to our communities.
-A caring environment where the health, safety, and well-being of our team members (and those being recruited) is a priority.
-A diverse and respectful workplace; as an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity.
-Vacation time, health benefits, EAP, pension plan, and more.  




Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.