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 News Edmonton
Work Status: Part Time (32 hours per week)
Location: Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:
Global News Edmonton is hiring a Part-Time News Camera Operator/Editor. Reporting to the ENG Supervisor, you will be responsible for shooting and editing coverage of local news, sports and community events for all platforms. Although this role will be primarily supporting the morning show, you will be required to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, days, evenings, overnights and weekends. This is a unionized Group E position.

You'll be working on things like:

• Expertly operate an ENG camera
• Edit video and stories using non-linear software both in the newsroom and in the field
• Shoot, light and transmit live hits
• Shoot and upload photos and video for Globalnews.ca and various social media channels
• Ingest video to network servers for use across all Global stations
• Be a strong advocate and mentor for digital content and an audience-first workflow
• Source, confirm and post compelling user-generated video

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

• Three years of experience with ENG Camera, non-linear editing, field lighting and working in a newsroom environment.
• Broadcast-related degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Good news sense; up-to-date on current events and sports
• Familiarity with Edius/Grass Valley considered an asset.
• Strong computer and social-media skills
• Top-notch communicator and organizer; willing team member who can lead when required
• Decisive even under pressure; able to prioritize and meet multiple daily deadlines.
• Willing and able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows
• Acquainted with Global News online and on-air.
• Familiarity with Alberta and Edmonton would be considered an asset.

Application Deadline: September 25, 2022

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.