Golden West Broadcasting has been connecting communities for over 65 years. We are proud to tell local stories on our radio stations and digital news outlets across Western Canada. And together with Homefield, we are proud to help local businesses grow through effective advertising, marketing, and organizational development solutions. We are committed to finding and developing people who share our passion for local communities.
Do you have a passion for storytelling and leading others? We are looking for a News Director to join our team. Reporting to the Content Director, you will lead a local news team, drive content strategy, and ensure the delivery of relevant, high-quality stories to our audience.
The Role
- You will help lead and support a local news team under the supervision of the Content Director, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- You will analyze the work of the news team and provide regular coaching and feedback to grow both the quantity and quality of content.
- You will contribute to and oversee the creation of digital and radio news stories, including covering breaking news as needed.
- You will bring a vision to grow online readership, specifically for OkotoksOnline and HighRiverOnline, through strong editorial direction and audience-focused storytelling.
- You will ensure the team is identifying relevant story ideas, asking the right questions, and building meaningful local coverage.
- You will support the development of strong relationships with local stakeholders, community leaders, and news sources.
The Ideal Candidate
- You are a strong leader with a passion for local journalism and community engagement.
- You have a growth mindset and are committed to continuous improvement—for yourself and your team.
- You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are familiar with the Canadian Press Guide.
- You bring a strategic mindset with the ability to grow audience engagement and readership.
- Experience leading a team is an asset.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a news environment.
- Experience with Burli, audio editing software, photography, and/or videography are assets
- You are dedicated to your craft and understand the demands of covering breaking news
What We Offer in Return
- We act with integrity, innovation, and agility – and we strive to create an environment where you can do the same.
- A strong focus on giving back to our communities.
- Regular coaching and ongoing development opportunities, including a career mapping program.
- A caring environment where the health, safety, and well-being of our current and future team members is a priority.
- Salary plus extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee Assistance Plan.
- Paid sick days, three weeks’ paid vacation per year with vacation increases based on tenure… and your birthday off!
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
If you’re interested in building a career with us, reach out.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Okotoks, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Work Location: In person
