Job Description

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division:Global Calgary- News Gathering

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Calgary, AB

About the Role

Global Calgary's News Department is currently seeking a permanent full-time Digital Journalist (Group H) to join their team. The successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends in a role that includes reporting, shooting video, writing, editing, posting and promoting content for TV, online and radio. This position reports directly to the Supervisor, News Reporter.

You'll be working on things like:

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

• Research and develop original and enterprising story and guest ideas
• Report, shoot, write and edit stories for multiple daily newscasts and for globalnews.ca
• Meet multiple daily deadlines to write, post, promote, update and curate local, regional and national content on globalnews.ca
• Report live, on location and in studio
• Write and file radio voicers and deliver live debriefs on talk radio
• Participate in assignment meetings
• Be a strong advocate, model and mentor for digital journalism and a digital-first workflow
• Work closely with staff based in Lethbridge and Edmonton P
• Participate in Global Calgary promotional and community initiatives
• Perform other duties as required

If you have the following...we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• At least two years' experience in broadcast and online journalism
• Degree/diploma in journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Proven on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material
• Proven shooting and editing experience is considered an asset
• Adept writer for broadcast, online and social media with great online and traditional story research skills
• Experience as a news producer is considered an asset
• An innovator with confidence in making editorial decisions
• This position requires someone who is comfortable working both independently and cooperatively in a team environment, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Canadian Press Style and experience publishing in WordPress are assets
• Willing and able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows
• Valid driver's license
• Organized and able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure

This is a bargaining unit position of Digital Journalist - Group H

Why Corus?

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.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you'll feel it. You'll see it in action.

You'll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You'll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You'll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day - Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique - and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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.