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March 10, 2010

REGIONAL MANAGER OF MEDIA OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY

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Be a proud part of Canada’s public broadcaster. On the air and off, diverse minds and talents bring distinctive, intelligent, entertaining and innovative programming to the people in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. Join us in keeping Canadians connected.

 

Regional Manager of Media Operations & Technology
 

This key role calls for a proactive leader with initiative, a team focus and the drive to succeed. Reporting to the Managing Director of Radio and Television in Edmonton, you will take charge of the strategic planning for, and delivery of support services used in the production and distribution of regional and network radio and television programs. This entails developing operating practices and managing the allocation of staff, equipment and budgets. In addition to extensive knowledge of broadcast technology and practices as well as the production and presentation requirements of radio and television, you have a broad understanding of budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, asset control practices and relevant computer systems. You are adept at developing and maintaining relationships with union representatives, and experienced in working with collective agreements in a unionized environment. The willingness to travel is also required.

 

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

 

For a full description and to apply, by March 24, 2010, please visit www.cbc.ca/jobs and search under job number EDM00166. We thank you for your interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to equity in employment and programming.

 

www.CBC.ca/jobs



March 10, 2010

JOBS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT THIS WEEK (MARCH 11, 2010) INCLUDE...

Astral Media Radio Kelowna – GSM;
Astral Media Radio Calgary – Promotions and Marketing Manager;
Rogers Radio Sudbury - Sales Manager;
98.1 CHFI OR KiSS 92.5 Toronto - PD;
Astral Media Radio Trail – Broadcast Technician/IT;
 and
Pattison Broadcasting Prince George - Radio Sales Rep.


March 5, 2010

PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER -- CALGARY

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Astral Media brings together people with a passion to perform, as one team, with integrity and imagination.

Astral Media is always on the lookout for dynamic, innovative and passionate professionals who embrace change and new technologies and who are looking to continually challenge themselves within a growing organization.  
 
PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER

Reports to:
Operations Manager – Astral Radio Calgary
 
We have 3 strong brands and are looking for a superstar to lead our Promotions and Marketing efforts in the most competitive market in the country. You will be responsible for leading a winning team of Promotions pros in the quest to win by creating a passionate team environment, engaging our listeners and clients with fresh and creative initiatives.
If you are a leader
Y
ou understand brand management
Y
ou enjoy proposal writing
You are bursting with big ideas
You are ultra competitive
You are a master at managing your budget
You understand the importance of interactive tools to strengthen a brand
You are creative
You understand your responsibility towards revenue goals
You are a master at managing your stress
You demand and practice impeccable customer service
You are a master of PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.
You are the Promotions and Marketing Manager for Astral Media Radio Calgary!

Any candidate who wants to apply for this opportunity should send your best “I am your new Promotions and Marketing Manager” proposal to:

Astral Media Radio
Chad M
artin
Operations Manager
Astral Media Radio Calgary
CJAY 92, VIBE 98-5, CLASSIC COUNTRY AM 1060
cmartin@radio.astral.com
 
Deadline : March 19th, 2010

As an equal opportunity employer, Astral Media is committed to accommodating the needs of people living with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify the accommodation needed. Moreover, Astral Media is committed to providing equal opportunities to candidates and employees, regardless of age, gender, disability, visible minority status, Native status, marital status, cultural or national background, religion, or sexual orientation. All candidates are encouraged to apply with confidence.

 

Please note that while we appreciate all expressions of interest, we can only respond to those candidates who will be interviewed.



March 4, 2010

RETAIL SALES MANAGER - CALGARY

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X92.9 FM Calgary

 

Only those candidates selected to interview will be contacted and no phone calls please.

Basic Purpose: To coach, mentor and assist in training a group of highly skilled individuals while managing a small list of core station clients with passion and integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and service an existing list of core station clients
Develop new client relationships and business for the station
Manage receivables
Coach and mentor a group of high performers
Assist in the development of sales strategies and budgeting
Manage radio station inventory
Track and report activity to the General Sales Manager.

 

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
An understanding of modern/alternative/new rock music and its listeners
Intimate knowledge of the sales process and client needs in a customer focused environment
Computer proficiency in PowerPoint, Airware, MicroBBM and RTS
The ability to work as a member and leader within a true team environment
The drive, enthusiasm and passion it takes to succeed and take your career to the next level.
 
Essential Requirements:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task with keen attention to detail
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Minimum 8 years radio sales experience, preferably in Calgary
Keenness to learn all aspects of radio sales management.

Send Resumes to:
Gary Brasil

General Sales Manager

X92.9, Calgary’s New Rock Alternative

gary@harvardbroadcasting.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 11 / 2010
 

Harvard Broadcasting values diversity in its work force and is committed to Employment Equity.



March 3, 2010

NABA Director of Technology

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The successful candidate should have at least ten years of advanced international broadcast technology experience related to Radio, Television and New Media, and be fully familiar with the technical, regulatory and business environment faced by North American broadcasters including an understanding of the ITU, WIPO and other international and regional broadcast organizations and treaties.
This position reports to the Secretary General, as informed by the NABA Technical Committee Chair, and works with same to achieve the responsibilities listed below:
 
* Support for communication with, and execution of duties for, the NABA Technical and related Subcommittees (ITU subcommittee, Radio subcommittee & any ad hoc subcommittees) and related technical activities of other NABA standing committees 
** Oversight and execution of NABA technical contributions including the development, writing, approval processing and meeting participation at international standards organizations
** Communications and liaison with the three NABA Administrations, Canada, Mexico and the United States, through representing NABA positions before international organizations
** Monitoring technical activities and developments in the broadcasting and new technology industries and of the various North American and International organizations that affect NABA members as well as communication of issues to NABA members, as appropriate
** Assists and coordinates technical support for the NABA committees and coordinates technical aspects of such support with the Secretariat office.

Candidate Characteristics:
** Multi-disciplined management experience in the broadcasting industry with an understanding of current and emerging technologies
** Self-starter with strong diplomatic and administrative skills, with an ability to communicate in a highly effective manner
** Strategic thinker with demonstrated leadership capabilities, able to provide senior level support to member organization executives
** Ability to work independently without support staff
** Capable of successfully managing and monitoring multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining superior attention to details
** Experience in broadcast engineering and technology associated with all aspects of Radio, Television and New Media
** Demonstrated expertise in transmission including spectrum engineering and international technical representation.

Extensive North American and International travel will be required. This is estimated to be 10-12 weeks per year. NABA is headquartered in Toronto. The successful candidate can be located in Canada, Mexico or the U.S. If you are interested in this position, please forward your curriculum vitae along with salary expectations to:

John Harding
Secretary General, NABA
jharding@nabanet.com

1-416-598-9877 x 224



March 3, 2010

News Producer -- /A\ Barrie

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/A\ News Barrie is seeking a full-time news producer for /A\ News at 6. This is a full-time position with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will play a key role in assignment, line-up and writing of the newscast. He/she will be a leader and will make key contributions to this award-winning newsroom.

Applicants should have a diploma/degree in journalism and substantial newsroom experience in an editorial role. We are looking for a person with the ability to work in a team, motivate staff and personally set the highest professional journalism standards. This job may include on-air reporting or anchoring.

Questions about this job posting can be sent to barriehr@atv.ca

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by forwarding a current resume , in confidence, to:
 
Human Resources
/A\ Barrie
33 Beacon Rd
Barrie ON L4M 9J9
fax: 705-733-0302
e-mail: barriehr@atv.ca
  
Please quote reference number:
MW021010  -- Deadline is March 19, 2010

 



March 3, 2010

Global Edmonton -- News Reporter (Maternity Leave)

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The News Department is seeking a full time News Reporter (Group 13). This is a term position to cover a one year maternity leave, approximately April 15, 2010 to April 15, 2011.
The successful candidate will be a proven journalist with demonstrable skills. He/she will work in a competitive news environment with a motivated team whose newscasts are targeted at viewers in the 25-54 demographic.
Applicants will have a diploma/degree in journalism and at least 5 years experience as a Reporter and/or Anchor in a medium or large market.
The successful applicant will be part of the whole Global News team that produces morning, evening and late weekday casts, weekend news, and specials.
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 creative story ideas 
Strong on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material
Effective writing skills, ability to meet deadlines
Co-operative teamwork skills.

Applicants should send a demo tape, resume and letter of interest to Michael Fulmes, News Director (quoting posting number CITV-03-03) by 5:00 pm. on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010.
Email: mfulmes@globaltv.com or fax (780) 989-4613.
 
Job Category CEP LOCAL M-1


March 3, 2010

JOBS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT THIS WEEK (MARCH 4/10) INCLUDE...

 TVO Toronto is looking for a Manager of Engineering and Maintenance. See the ad ....
 
CBC Radio seeks a Radio Program Manager. Complete details are in the ad...
 The
North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) is hoping to find the right candidate for its opening as NABA Director of Technology. See the ad...
Other jobs we’ve heard about include:
/A\ News Barrie – Producer;
Global Edmonton – News Reporter;
CTV Toronto – Web Developer;
 
CBC Toronto – Director, New Media Innovation;
 
CBC Calgary – Broadcast Technologist;
 
CBC Ottawa – Associate Director, English Services;
 
Oldies 1150 CKOC Hamilton – PD;
 
Astral Media Radio Grand Falls – Afternoon Host;
 
Astral Media Radio Penticton – Senior Creative Writer;
 and
 
Harvard’s X92.9 Calgary - Retail Sales Manager.


March 2, 2010

RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER

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On the air and off, it takes a large and diverse team to deliver distinctive, intelligent, entertaining and innovative programming to the people in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. Chances are, you grew up watching and listening to
Canada’s public broadcaster. Now you can be a part of it.

Radio Program Manager 

An understanding of journalism, radio programming, northern Canada’s politics and culture, and effective management techniques, including financial and human resources management, makes you the ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity. Reporting to the Managing Director for CBC North, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the local radio station, which encompasses developing, evaluating and improving local and regional programming. This Whitehorse-based role calls for a creative team leader and proven communicator to set strategic program goals, control and administer financial resources, and develop staff. A degree or equivalent, preferably in Journalism or a related field, backs your 4 or more years of leadership experience in journalism and program production, involving directing, developing and evaluating programming, preferably within a unionized environment.

We recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and we therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal Peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

For a full description and to apply, by March 19, 2010, please visit www.cbc.ca/jobs and search under job number WHI00008. We thank you for your interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to equity in employment and programming.

www.cbc.ca/jobs

 

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March 1, 2010

Sales Opportunity

“Business is growing.” 
Not a phrase you hear often today, but we have two sales opportunities at a respected Southern Ontario radio station where sales are growing -- and so is the market!
The largest employer in the market recently announced plans to add more than 1,000 well paid positions in an already healthy market, and the radio station’s local sales are pacing well ahead of last year’s sales.
We have an intermediate sales opportunity which could quickly grow to a senior-calibre list.
We also have one entry-level position that’s ideal for a recent college graduate looking to learn and looking to build a career in marketing and sales.
If you’re looking for career growth in a growth market at a station with big growth plans (did you notice we say growth a lot?), please forward your resume via e-mail in complete confidence to:

Angela Barrey
Please put in the subject line:  Sales Opportunity.
angela@wensmedia.com
 


February 24, 2010

JOBS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT THIS WEEK (FEB. 25/10) INCLUDE...

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group in Kamloops seeks a Maintenance Technician. See the ad below...
TVO Toronto is looking for a Manager of Engineering and Maintenance. See the ad below.
.. 
Newcap Calgary - Retail Sales Manager;
Astral Television Networks Toronto – Legal Counsel;
CTV Ottawa – Director;
CBC Windsor – Senior Broadcast Technologist;
CBC Whitehorse – Program Manager;
CBC Saskatoon – Senior Broadcast Technologist;
CBC Toronto – Executive in Charge of Production-Comedy;
CBC Sudbury – Program Manager;
Rock 97.7 CFGP-FM Grande Prairie – News Director;
and
CJOC-FM Lethbridge – PD/Afternoon Drive.


February 23, 2010

Manager of Engineering & Maintenance - TVO Toronto

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TVO is Ontario’s public educational media organization and a trusted source of interactive educational content that informs, inspires, and stimulates curiosity and thought. Our vision is to empower people to be engaged citizens of Ontario through educational media.
TVO’s vision of citizen engagement is possible largely through its transformation over the last three years from pure TV station to a multi-platform media organization. As such, TVO is now able to fully embrace the power of interactive, on-demand and digital media to connect people and ideas.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Process and Technology Division, you will be responsible for managing the Engineering and Maintenance department. This includes responsibility for capital projects as well as on-going service and support for TVO’s television production and  broadcast infrastructure. 

 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: 
·       Overall responsibility for planning, designing, managing and overseeing the implementation of
      broadcast technology projects within approved budgets and timeframes
·       Manage preventative maintenance and technical support for TVO’s digital production and  broadcast
 infrastructure

·       Lead and coach a staff of eight technicians

·       Prepare and administer annual and multi-year budgets and business plans

·       Provide technical and business leadership from strategic decision-making to operational problem solving

·       Create, cultivate, and enforce processes and procedures including release management, change
 management, and quality assurance best practices
·       Provide direction for technical design and overall broadcast systems architecture. Review and analyze
 existing technology architecture and develope strategies for improvement
·       Manage relationships with business sponsors and IT teams, to ensure that technology projects, are
 executed successfully and meet customer requirements.

  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The incumbent will have a minimum of five years management experience in a similar role of design and maintenance of broadcast and IT infrastructure, and have a degree in engineering or computer science.  

The successful candidate must also be familiar with the technical standards for broadcast technology. Current knowledge and experience with High Definition equipment, video servers, and digital file-based workflows is an essential requirement, as well as knowledge of web distribution technologies. This includes familiarity with AVID, Evertz, Omneon, Harris, Miranda and Sony products. A working knowledge of electrical power and mechanical systems as they relate to broadcast facility infrastructure would be a valuable asset. 

In addition to managing projects and people, this position requires effective leadership and communication skills, self-motivation and a strong customer-service orientation.

TVO is committed to achieve a skilled workforce reflective of the population of Ontario.


TVO provides a competitive salary, benefit package and the opportunity for career development. 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter with salary expectations and current resume, through Workopolis by March 19, 2010.


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview, will be contacted.

 

 

 



February 19, 2010

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WANTED

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The Kamloops, B.C. Operations of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group have an opening for an experienced maintenance technician. This is a great, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work in a combined radio-television operation with good opportunity for advancement.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

*  Post secondary education in Electronics, Information Technology

*  Full knowledge of electronics, schematics, electricity, RF transmitters, radio & TV studio equipment

*  Full knowledge of managed networks, automation servers, non linear editing systems

*  Good technical trouble shooting skills

*  Good interpersonal, organizational skills, team player

*  Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure, react quickly and accurately to deadlines.

 

Please submit your application to:

 

James Belton

Assistant Chief Engineer

Broadcast Centre

460 Pemberton Terrace

Kamloops BC  V2C 1T5

or email jbelton@cfjctv.com

 

Closing date for applications- March 25, 2010.

 

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group is an Employment Equity employer. As part of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group’s Employment Equity Policy, we welcome applications from people with disabilities and people of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.



February 17, 2010

JOBS WE'VE HEARD ABOUT THIS WEEK (FEB. 18/10) INCLUDE...

CHUM Halifax seeks a Director of Engineering. See the ad below...
Evanov Radio Group, Toronto - Program Director (see ad below)
Astral Media Radio – Director, Interactive Research;
Astral Media Radio Penticton – Broadcast Technician/IT;
CBC Toronto – Manager, Employee Communications, a Business Manager and a Research Officer;
CBC Regina – Manager, Partnerships and Communications;
CKWF-FM/CKRU-FM Peterborough – Account Executive;
and
CHAT-FM/ CFMY-FM/CHAT-TV Medicine Hat - Master Control Operator.


February 17, 2010

RADIO PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Evanov Radio an independent Canadian broadcaster is looking for a Program Director to oversee and build some of its radio operations.
Working with a strong team, the responsible individual will oversee existing operations as well as be responsible for launch of new undertakings. The position is immediate with some travel and/or placement in various locations where Evanov operates.
If you are an energetic, driven individual who wants to win and have a strong background and experience in program direction, we would like to hear from you.
Send your resume in confidence to jobs@evanovradio.com  Only those individuals considered will be contacted.  Evanov Radio is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 


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