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 Winnipeg
Work Status: Full time
Location: Winnipeg, MB (Onsite)About the Role:
Global News is looking for a full-time Supervisor, Online Producer based out of Winnipeg to join its digital team. Reporting to the Regional Digital Managing Editor, the successful candidate will supervise a dynamic online team, while creating top-quality content on a daily basis. This position could include a variety of shifts including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays. It is primarily an on-site position with potential work-from-home flexibility. This is a Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.You will contribute by:

• Encouraging, directing, and overseeing the production and promotion of compelling online content.
• Communicating, teaching, tracking and modeling Global News best practices in digital journalism.
• Mentoring newer employees in best journalism and online practices including but not limited to CP Style and Global News Journalistic Principles and Practices.
• Writing, posting and promoting online content, including on-air appearances.
• Championing online coverage at meetings and in the newsroom to ensure digital platforms are prioritized. Reporting on top-performing content to help inform editorial decisions for all publishing platforms.
• Developing and executing strategies to grow and engage our audience on globalnews.ca and social media. Monitoring real-time site performance and working with online staff to optimize output.
• Working with managing editors, news directors and others to implement a flexible workflow that supports multi-platform content production.
• Working with managing editors and administrative support staff to schedule online journalists, ensuring region-wide coverage seven days a week.
• Maintaining regular contact with fellow Global News digital leaders and communicating key changes and improvements to staff and managers.
• Participating in planning of special news, community and marketing events and projects. Supporting marketing with online and social efforts, as required.
• Ensuring all online stories are vetted for content, grammar and style. Working with managing editors to improve the teams journalism skills.
• Ensuring local and wire content is posted and promoted in a timely fashion.
• Overseeing access to official accounts on social networks. Ensuring optimal promotion of content.
• Overseeing viewer relations on social media. Resolving and responding to website user complaints and feedback.
• Supporting advertising and sponsorship efforts, as required.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications or a related field.
• Minimum of five years experience in a mid-size or major market online role.
• Experience supervising or leading a team is required.
• Familiar with Canada Press Style guidelines.
• Video editing experience is required.
• On-air experience is considered an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding and extensive experience with WordPress or additional content management systems.
• Proficient in social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, effectively, and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A positive, can-do attitude is essential.
• Leadership training and coaching will be provided to the successful candidate.

Application Deadline: March 28th, 2024Every 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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