Video Journalist, Host/Anchor - Calgary/Edmonton

Real Investments is always looking for exceptional, talented, individuals with solid experience writing and packaging reports on time and within budget. We're also on the hunt for strong video-journalists and people with above average broadcast production skills, for upcoming new shows.
If you think you've got what it takes, let us know.
 

Inside Sales Representative - Lead Generation - Calgary/Edmonton

Responsibilities:

Working closely with sales and marketing divisions within Real Investments and CMHI and with prospective clients, an inside sales representative will develop a funnel of sales opportunities in the Western Canadian marketplace:

• Create, develop and nurture prospects into qualified leads through outstanding cold-calling sales ability.
• Build relationships and apply marketing tools to move prospective businesses through the initial stages of the sales process.
• Work with sales executives on joint strategies and events to target and win key opportunities in their territories.
• Create and manage a prospect database in the same manner as a sales funnel, ensuring that a quota of qualified leads is met.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years proven sales experience with Canadian companies in a prospecting sales role.
• Experience (preferred) in lead generation and prospecting companies.
• Ability to create and qualify opportunities involving multiple key decision makers.
• Confidence in selling to senior-level executives.
• Great time management and organization skills and ability to self-motivate.

Other Assets:

• An aptitude for learning with a solid understanding of the Internet.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Junior Reporter - Multiple Cities

As a junior reporter, you will lend your strong interviewing skills, effective researching capabilities as well as your ability to present facts and opinions in a clear, concise, logical and coherent manner to your target audience.

This position is entry-level and would be ideal for a new graduate with a diploma or degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications. You will be working for a growing, dynamic and progressive company located in one of our numerous broadcast cities in North America. This position is full-time contract and is 3 months in duration with the possibility of going permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Research, report, write, and voice various stories as needed for the program.
• Assist in arranging and conducting interviews.
• Coordinate with editorial, production and post-production departments to compile segments into shows.
• Provide creative input into the look and feel of the show.
• Assist producers in writing intros, scripts and online materials.
• Create on-camera intros for stories.
• Contribute strong story ideas.
• Develop and maintain business contacts for interviews and information.

Qualifications:

• An interest in current events and trends in the business sector.
• Must be: willing to take initiative; persistent; resourceful; objective; reliable and creative.
• Should have the physical and emotional stamina required to cope with a competitive, fast-paced environment.
• The ability to remain composed and poised while on-camera is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to work well under pressure with multiple tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills.

Training:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Broadcast Journalism or Communications is required.
• At least one year media experience (television broadcast news and on-camera) preferred. Other combinations of experience and education will be considered.

Videographer/Editor - Houston

As the videographer/editor, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating camera and lighting work to create the desired visual effect & feel for a television production. Once the footage has been shot, you will then provide your expertise to edit and build the story/segment using video and sound.

You will be working for a growing, dynamic and progressive company. This position is full-time contract and is 3 months in duration with the possibility of going permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Field shooting, one-on-one interviews and filming B-roll.
• Cataloging the tape and providing a shot list including who was interviewed, date, and company name etc...
• Setting up microphone tripod and light kit as needed.
• Maintains, operates, adjusts and trouble shoots all videography, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Scouts the area in close proximity to the location of the shoot, and selects a visually appealing area for the interview.

Qualifications:

• Creative, flexible, and adaptable to changing situations.
• Able to visualize a finished product before its completion.
• An appreciation of the composition and feel of visual images.
• A willingness to put in long hours practicing their art, developing their own style and keeping up with technological changes.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced deadline oriented working environment.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and co-operatively with others.

Training:

• A diploma in Broadcast Journalism and at least 2 years experience in a videographer or editor position (other combinations of education and experience will be considered).
• Previous exposure/experience with Final Cut Pro would be an asset.

Junior Administrative Strategist - Calgary

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Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute new business developments on an ongoing basis.
• Address emerging business models including the strategies required to identify communication requirements and financial benefits.
• Analyze current production measures for both television and the web to ensure maximum accountability for cost procedures.
• Examine vertical integration strategies for wireless distribution of content as well as new and emerging technologies for websites.
• Evaluate monetary advantages for event management.
• Assess print publication integration, list management and database development.

Competencies and Skill Set:

• Able to work with little to no supervision.
• Creative, flexible, and adaptable.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented working environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to think analytically.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Training, Experience, and Designations:

• At least 2 years previous experience in a multi-media or television working environment is required.
• A degree or diploma in Broadcast Journalism would be an asset.