Prince George, BC

Pattison Media Prince George has a very rare opening in it’s operation. We are seeking an exceptional newsroom leader to guide all aspects of local journalism across our television, radio, and digital platforms. The successful candidate will possess strong news judgment, proven leadership skills, and a passion for local storytelling. This individual will lead a talented team of journalists in delivering compelling, accurate, and engaging content across CKPG TV, CKPGToday.ca, and our radio stations while driving innovation and audience growth in a rapidly evolving media setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supervise and direct Video Journalists, anchors, and newsroom staff in the daily execution of news coverage across television, radio, and digital platforms in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Lead editorial decision-making and be accountable for all news content published, broadcast, or distributed on Pattison Media platforms.
- Inspire a culture of journalistic excellence, creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
- Demonstrate exceptional reporting, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Provide constructive coaching and feedback on writing, presentation, storytelling, and newsroom performance.
- Meet regularly with staff members to support professional growth and ensure clear performance expectations.
- Champion digital-first storytelling strategies and identify opportunities to grow audiences across all platforms.
- Exercise sound ethical judgment and uphold the principles of the RTDNA Code of Ethics at all times.
- Other duties as assigned, which may include on-air and public-facing responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:





- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees in conjunction with the General Manager; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees as per our collective agreement with UNIFOR; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

- Degree or diploma from a recognized broadcast journalism, journalism, communications, or related program is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of newsroom experience, including demonstrated leadership experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's licence and ability to work flexible hours as newsroom demands require.

Sound like you? Please apply below or submit a cover letter, resume and demo along with the completed Pattison Media Self ID Form before Friday, November 13th 2026 to:

Kevin Gemmell

General Manager [email protected] Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Prince George, BC http://moveupprincegeorge.ca/about/choose-prince-george/

Pattison Media is committed to our social responsibility of equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, religion, expression, marital status, or other non-job-related criteria. We encourage members of all designated groups to identify themselves using our self identification form, as doing so will help us correct under-representation of those individuals in our company.

📌 News Director (Prince George)
🏢 Pattison Media
📍 Prince George