MONTREAL, Aug. 10, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Cogeco Diffusion Inc. is currently looking for a full-time Journalist Specializing in Road Network and Traffic matters for its project of a new station entirely dedicated to traffic, road conditions and mass transit, Traffic Radio. Reporting to the Director of Operations, successful candidate shall have the following responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather relevant information, check and edit pieces of news, and see to their broadcast or recording.
- Gather information on site and report coverage on the air whenever assigned to outside broadcasts.
- Conduct interviews by phone or any other means.
- Execute his own editing and recording with the material provided for that purpose.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in communication or journalism, or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience in the field of journalistic information
- Thorough knowledge of geography and the metropolitan road network
- Good knowledge of the public administration field
- Proficiency in the following software: Microsoft Office suite and Outlook
- Demonstrated interest in urban planning and architecture
- Demonstrated ability to convey information in layman's terms
- Strong public speaking skills
- Highly skilled at managing several tasks and/or pieces of information simultaneously
- Developed capacity to work under pressure
- High energy level, strong sense of initiative, and keen interest in taking on challenges
- Excellent knowledge of the English language
- Bilingualism, an asset
- Valid driver's license
Note: Starting date is conditional upon the date required approvals are received from regulatory authorities.
Interested applicants are invited to send a resume by August 19, 2011 to:
Cogeco Diffusion
Marysol Burns, Executive Assistant
800, de la Gauchetière West, Suite 1100
Montreal, Quebec H5A 1M1
marysol.burns@cogecodiffusion.com
ABOUT COGECO DIFFUSION
Cogeco Diffusion is a subsidiary of COGECO Inc., a diversified communications company with subordinate voting shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). Cogeco Diffusion operates thirteen (13) radio stations across Québec: Rythme FM Montréal, CKOI FM, 98.5, The Q92.5 FM and CKAC Sports in Montréal, FM 93 and 102.9 FM in Québec City, CKOI FM Gatineau in Ottawa-Gatineau, CIME-FM in Saint-Jérôme, Rythme FM Sherbrooke and CKOI FM in Sherbrooke, Rythme FM Trois-Rivières and CKOI FM Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières, making it one of Québec's largest radio broadcasters.