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 Television News - News Gathering

Work Status: Full-Time
Location: Quebec City, QC - Onsite

Openings: 2

About the Role:

The Global Television News Department has two immediate full-time opportunities for Photo Journalists, located in Quebec City and primarily covering politics and government activity at our National Assembly bureau.

Reporting to the Managing Editor, Global Montreal, this role involves reporting, writing stories, going on air, and shooting and editing videos. The work schedule is primarily Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm but may require some overtime - including longer days and occasional weekends.

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:

• Report on the activity of the National Assembly of Quebec and the the Quebec Government
• Generate original and enterprise news stories that reflect the Global Montreal audience.
• Produce engaging enterprise content for all news programs and platforms.
• Demand accountability from government, community and business leaders.
• Source community events and opportunities for original, enterprise and breaking news stories.
• Develop contacts within the community.
• Complete and file expense reports and other reports as necessary in a timely and accurate manner.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicle as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

If you have the following...we want to hear from you!
In addition to demonstrating proficiency and experience in the areas mentioned above, applicants have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience as a photojournalist or digital broadcast journalist
• Bilingual in English and French
• Proficient in reporting, writing, editing and producing engaging content for broadcast, online and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to shoot video and audio using broadcast video equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the rules and concepts of video recording.
• Maintain camera, equipment and vehicle and operate safely
• Demonstrated ability to create, curate and develop content using digital operating systems for multiple platforms.
• Strong live on air presentation skills.
• Excellent reporting and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must work well under pressure and have a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to meet strict daily deadlines, and work co-operatively with others in a dynamic teamwork environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows as well as show a willingness to learn new online skills in a multi-faceted digital news operation.

Application Deadline: November 27, 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.