Position:

NEWSTALK 1010 “SUMMER BEAT” 2008 REPORTERS
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Reports to:

News Director

Address:
2 St. Clair Avenue West
2nd floorfiles/Summer Beat Re
Toronto, ON
M4V 1L6

We're looking for the best.

CFRB's "Summer Beat" program is a year long paid internship for three students. They are each hired on a full time basis through the summer months from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend as "General Assignment" reporters in the CFRB Newsroom. They are expected to work as weekend reporters on a part-time basis throughout their final school year.

Students must be returning to school in the fall to be eligible for this program.

This is a rigorous program that requires a commitment to excellence in broadcast journalism. Successful applicants will have a firm grasp of technical newsroom production skills, will be engaging in their writing and presentation, and will demonstrate initiative and the ability to work efficiently under demanding deadlines.

Application packages must include:

Demos in the following format:
                

• MP3 (via email ONLY)
• CD (AUDIO)
  

Cassettes and CDs with data files will be discarded

• Demos must include:
• one 3 minute newscast 
• two 30-40s wraparound reports
  

Reports should cover the SAME STORY, each reflecting different angles or versions of the story

• Hard copy of the newscast and wraparound scripts
• A resume and a cover letter
• A current home and cellular phone number
• A current email address
  

NOTE: All audio MUST be broadcast quality.

Application packages that fail to meet these requirements will not be considered.


Any candidate who wants to apply for this opportunity should send their package to:

Astral Media Radio G.P.
Newstalk 1010 CFRB
Dave Trafford, News Director
2 St. Clair Ave. West
Toronto, Ontario.
M4V 1L6

Email: dave.trafford@cfrb.com

Deadline : March 24th, 2008

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.