Job Description

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.Our culture and our people are what make us, US.We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.Ready to join US?Division: Global News HalifaxWork Status: Full-TimeLocation: Halifax, NS (Onsite)About the role:
Global Halifax has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assignment Editor to join their team. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate would be responsible for assigning camera crews and reporters and ensuring events/stories are covered. This position is part of the Global News team, which produces local newscasts 7 days a week and supports network newsgathering operations. This position requires constantly working early in the mornings and may involve a variety of other shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.You will contribute by:The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

• Managing and assigning crews to ensure stories are covered.
• Working with the News Director and Managing Editor to maximize resources and newsgathering capabilities.
• Identifying breaking, emerging, and original stories in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
• Monitoring scanners and social media, making calls, chasing guests for all platforms as required.
• Develop daily and long-term planning of editorial content and strategies.
• Develop original and creative story ideas.
• Act as a resource for reporters.
• Communicate with other affiliates to support the network on stories of regional / national interest.
• Work with online producers to ensure seamless transition of content across all platforms.
• Developing news sources.
• Occasional writing of web copy in breaking news situations.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• Previous experience working in a newsroom preferred.
• Strong news judgement with an editorial and logistical mindset.
• Excellent news writing skills with a high degree of competence and clarity
• Understanding of what it takes to put together a story for broadcast and online.
• Have a passion for local news and always be looking for new, original ideas and ways to tell stories.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience or ability to use social media in a professional capacity.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adjusting to changing priorities and objectives, and able to meet strict deadlines while working under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively in a teamwork setting.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology.
• Written and verbal French language skills are an asset.

Application Deadline: March 7, 2025Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our and for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at .How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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