Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs, and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through accessible media, reflection, and portrayal.
We are currently looking for a contract Reporter to join our Live TV Production team. The Reporter will represent AMI as an on-camera Reporter for assigned programs and segments; by researching and presenting information and/or entertainment in an accessible and professional manner.
If you are interested in being part of such an awesome team and have the following qualifications, please let us know.
Results & Responsibilities:
• Maintains and contributes to AMI’s brand and reputation by presenting a confident, professional and engaging on-camera persona and performing responsibilities within established formats and guidelines.
• Assists the production team to ensure that information and insights presented are accurate and objective by researching topics and background information when required.
• Through team participation, meets AMI’s quality program standards when hosting or (co-hosting) programs, conducting interviews, and introducing guests, by planning and rehearsing shows, writing, and sometimes memorizing scripts.
• Pitch, research, develop, and paper edit original story ideas (long and short format), under the supervision of the Senior Producer.
• Participate in the promotion of AMI shows through social media posts and videos, with guidance from the AMI marketing team.
• Make occasional appearances on AMI-tv programs
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements
• Certificate/Diploma in Broadcast/Media or related program at Post Secondary Institution or equivalent experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a Radio, Television or Print environment.
• Good knowledge of the techniques and methods of media production (the stages of pre-production, scripting and planning resources)
• Knowledge of research methods, identifying and contacting relevant sources.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, solid research skills and great attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills for organizing and managing time.
Accessible Media Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, men, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.