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Job order - J0814-0735 - Temporary
Title News Anchor/Reporter (Term Position)
Category zProgramming (Shaw TV)
City Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description News Anchor/Reporter (Term Position)

Shaw is a family-oriented, Canadian owned business with over 14,000 employees across the country, providing services to more than 3 million customers with top quality cable TV, Internet, digital phone, direct-to-home satellite services, and programming including Global Television and 19 of the country's most popular specialty channels.

At Shaw we believe a diverse workforce fosters diversity of thought and perspective, and more diversity means more solutions. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Career Opportunity: News Anchor/Reporter (Term Position)

The News Department is seeking a full time News Anchor/Reporter (Group 14). This is a term position to cover a one year maternity leave beginning approximately November 1st, 2014.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions and qualifications and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:
• Present stories with a high degree of competence and clarity
• Research and develop original and enterprising story ideas
• Possess strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Have a strong knowledge of online and social media skills
• Have a strong proven on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material
• Possess strong editorial and interpersonal skills

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will co-anchor our market-leading News Hour at 6pm. They must have a minimum of five years’ experience anchoring in a medium or large market. They will hold a degree/diploma in Journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution and possess a strong background in broadcast and online journalism.

If you value a workplace that promotes accountability, exemplifies loyalty, never compromises integrity and has a strong social conscience then start your career with us by applying now.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Global Television Edmonton is a continuous operation and work may be required on all day parts, seven days a week, including statutory holidays.


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