News Anchor Position for CTV

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News Anchor (1-Year Contract) (CTV),

BELL MEDIA
Winnipeg, MB, CANADA
Posted Apr 25, 2011
1 Position(s)

Salary: CEP Local 816M, Group XV. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Varying shifts including weekends. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities:
To work in the CTV Winnipeg Newsroom as a News Anchor. Responsibilities include:
• Anchoring the 11:30pm CTV News
• Writing and producing news and weather content
• Writing and anchoring live news and weather updates
• Writing and producing news stories and features
• Live studio and location reporting
• Writing web and social media updates
• Supervising and vetting reporter and web scripts when required
• Generating story ideas
• Back-up anchoring other newscasts as required
• Demonstrating professionalism and leadership on the job and in the community
• Representing CTV news at various community and charity events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• A degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary broadcast or related program
• At least 2 years experience anchoring “live” news
• Previous “live” weather presentation experience
• Proven writing and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of news, political and current affairs
• Proven editorial news judgment with high journalistic standards
• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to work unsupervised and make quick decisions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be well versed in a variety of computer programs as well as having a familiarity with the Internet and social media; preference will be given to candidates with experience in iNews and the WSI weather system
• Have a demonstrated ability to work in a deadline driven team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s licence

Application Deadline: May 6, 2011

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to forward a current resume, demo tape and references, in confidence to:

Human Resources
CTV Winnipeg
400 – 345 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5S6

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bell Media is dedicated to equity in the workplace

Relevant Work Experience:
2
Job Category:
Broadcasting, Other
Website:
http://www.ctvglobemedia.com
Job Type:
Contract
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