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@ Harvard Media
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Harvard Media is hiring a full-time reporter for its Fort McMurray, Alberta radio stations and websites. The role sources and writes original local news, covers community events and breaking news, and contributes to the Fort McMurray Matters interview program and podcast. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, with flexibility for breaking news and backfill, and benefits include dental, extended health, vision, life insurance, an RRSP match and a wellness program.
Responsibilities:
- Research, write and voice original local news stories
- Attend community events, council meetings and conferences
- Produce interviews and podcast content for Fort McMurray Matters
- Update station websites and social media channels
- Report breaking news as it happens
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Strong communication and people skills
- Comfort with technology, social media and Microsoft Office
- Organized and able to manage multiple deadlines
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Department | Communications |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Harvard Media
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Hi, we're Calgary's Alternative X92.9 - Launching January 1st, 2007 X92.9 has welcomed Calgary to the Alternative with a combination of great music, amazing promotions, and a unique entertaining on air team. X92.9 is owned by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. Headquartered in Regina, Harvard is a privately owned broadcaster with a western focus, operating radio stations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. For additional information on Harvard Broadcasting Inc., current job postings and our stations please visit harvardbroadcasting.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 400, 255 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2S 2T8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Harvard Media Inc.
- X92.9
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Hi, we're Calgary's Alternative X92.9 - Launching January 1st, 2007 X92.9 has welcomed Calgary to the Alternative with a combination of great music, amazing promotions, and a unique entertaining on air team. X92.9 is owned by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. Headquartered in Regina, Harvard is a privately owned broadcaster with a western focus, operating radio stations in Saskatchewan and Alberta. For additional…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2007 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Position: (Full-Time) | Reporter |
Reports to: | Head of News |
Station(s) | CFVR Play 103.7 CHFT 100.5 CRUZ |
Location: | Fort McMurray, AB |
Application Deadline: | November 30, 2026 |
Schedule:
Reporting with regular local events and community coverage; flexibility for breaking news as required.
Position Summary:
As a Reporter, you will source, write, and delivery timely, engaging local news with a sharp focus on the stories that matter most to Wood Buffalo listeners. You’ll be out in the community; building contacts, attending local conferences and events, turning what you find there into original stories for on-air and online. You’ll report on breaking news as it happens and creatively incorporate local sound and voices to bring the Fort McMurray community to life – including through Fort McMurray Matters, the market’s flagship local interview program.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Research, write, and voice original local news stories for radio and online publication, with a strong emphasis on Wood Buffalo-specific stories over wire/generic content. Gathering/editing/sending audio clips to news anchor in timely fashion for use in newscasts.
- Attend local conferences, media events, council meetings, and community events as scheduled – condensing what happens there into locally relevant, on-the-ground news stories.
- Develop story ideas through active community engagement, local contacts, and monitoring of social media and news sources.
- Produce and contribute for Fort McMurray Matters, sourcing guests and community voices, producing interviews segments and community spotlights, and packaging episodes for the Fort McMurray Matters podcast.
- Curate and update Harvard Media’s Fort McMurray station websites and social channels with accurate, relevant and engaging local content.
- Report on breaking news stories as they occur.
- Flexible hours when needed.
- Collaborate with newsroom and programming teams to align storytelling across broadcast and online platforms.
- Localize regional, national, and international trending stories for Wood Buffalo audience.
- Represent Harvard Media professionally at media and community events.
- Backfill vacation/sick time as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong communication and people skills.
- An eagerness to succeed.
- Confidence speaking with new people and building relationships.
- Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable with technology, social media, and programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
- Team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Why Join Harvard Media?
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Fun, collaborative team environment.
- The chance to work with some of Northern Alberta’s most recognized brands and businesses.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Standard Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Standard Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. While we will only be able to contact those selected for interviews, we kindly request to refrain from phone inquiries.
Harvard Media values diversity in its work force and is committed to EmploymentEquity.
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