Job Description

Weekend Anchor/Multimedia Journalist About Us
On the West Coast, we do things differently. At CHEK Media \xe2\x80\x93 which has been rooted here on Vancouver Island since 1956 - we have been carving our own path as the only local, independent employee-owned TV station in North America. In fact, we\xe2\x80\x99re more than a TV station. We are multi-media content creators, with a wide reach across multiple platforms. We have the number one newscast and news website on Vancouver
Island, and we create a wide range of diverse, local programs for West Coast audiences, the type we\xe2\x80\x99d like to see ourselves. Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate and experienced journalist with a great on-air presence.
You will work with a highly motivated and talented newsroom team to produce compelling content on our various platforms and be the main Anchor for the Weekend
5pm Newscast. A rare west coast opportunity to be part of a dynamic, independent newsroom and Vancouver Island\xe2\x80\x99s most watched newscasts. Schedule: This position is a 40 hours per week Wednesday-Sunday, primarily 9-5pm or
10-6pm shifts. We may also consider part time options to fill this role depending on candidate preferences. Please indicate your preference for hours in your application. Responsibilities

• Excellent verbal communications skills with strong storytelling ability.
• Strong writing and editing skills. Ensures our content is original and relevant and meets journalistic standards.
• As a journalist you will cover a range of news, arts, culture, sports, and events.
• Feature reporting and content creation for multiple platforms including broadcast and digital.
• Positive attitude with a strong team player skill set.
• Engaged with current news and events locally and abroad.
• Interviewing, writing, producing, and reporting, of local news.
• Editing and shooting experience.
• Ability to provide relief mid-week News Anchor coverage when needed.
• Ability to generate story ideas and make effective editorial decisions to complete scripting, editing and production of the story in preparation for publishing or airing.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• This position reports to the News Director

You bring to the role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• You can maintain composure under competing priorities and prioritize tasks.
• A great team player, that supports a positive team culture.
• You embrace change, listen to others, are flexible to new ideas and collaboratively solve problems.
• You use good reason and judgement in making decisions.
• You are detailed oriented, organized, reliable and diligent.
• You are curious and bring a range of experiences and perspectives to our team.
• You are passionate about news and journalism and bring sound news judgement.

Qualifications

• University degree, diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience in Journalism or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of related journalism experience, with proven on-air Anchoring skills and experience.
• Must have valid drivers\xe2\x80\x99 license and clean driving record.

What we offer

• Work location is primarily onsite at our Victoria head office and in the Victoria and Greater Victoria region.
• Free onsite parking included.
• This is a unionized position, in Group 2 under the current collective agreement to commensurate with experience.
• Full extended health care benefits.
• A passionate team that cares.

All Full-time employees of CHEK are expected to participate in the employee share ownership program after one year of employment. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted . Please submit a resume, cover letter and demo link. This position will be open until filled. CHEK is an equal opportunity employer, that values diversity of people and communities.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures to apply. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $55,499.04-$76,901.04 per year Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Every Weekend

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Royal Oak, BC V8T 5A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• journalism: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person