Website Vista Radio Ltd.
Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and
Vista Radio seeks an experienced and dynamic Senior News Director to lead provincial news operations from our Courtenay location on stunning Vancouver Island.
As a key leader within Vista Radio’s growing team, the Senior News Director will drive editorial strategy and ensure exceptional journalism standards. This role requires an innovative, solutions-focused leader dedicated to fostering effective communication and collaboration with General Managers and Program Directors.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director of News to develop and execute editorial strategies.
- Provide strategic editorial oversight and direction across B.C.
- Conduct weekly check-ins to offer personalized coaching and mentorship to news team members.
- Oversee content management for all cluster websites, ensuring consistency and high-quality standards.
- Copy edit and review content for accuracy, quality, and alignment with editorial standards.
- Co-develop training programs and professional development initiatives alongside the Director of News.
- Partner in designing and implementing the News Director Accelerator program.
- Contribute to the creation of the Journalism 101 certification curriculum.
- Ensure adherence to current SEO best practices in all digital content.
- Occasionally voice content, including commercial reads and fill-in newscasts.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of full-time newsroom or equivalent journalistic experience.
- Proven track record of successful news management and leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to journalistic integrity, both within the newsroom and in collaboration with other departments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary journalism/broadcast best practices.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident, credible, and professional on-air presence.
- Ability to thrive independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with Adobe Audition, newsroom software, and broadcast equipment.
- Valid driver’s license.
Join Vista Radio and take your journalism leadership career to the next level in beautiful British Columbia!
Application Instructions:
Apply online here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/westerkirk/VISTARADIOCORPORATECAREERS/jobs/8022
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