Digital Broadcast Journalist - Toronto, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

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 Toronto

Status:
Temporary Full Time (12 Month Contract)

Location: 81 Barber Greene, Toronto, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

You will contribute by:

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.

Initiating and developing story and feature ideas through contact development, research and interviews
Shooting, writing, voicing and editing news stories for broadcast and online
Demonstrate strong editorial, visual and communications skills
Work effectively under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines
Display highly developed production values and present yourself effectively live, on location and in studio
Display creativity in the use of production graphics and other visual elements
Meet multiple daily deadlines

Skills and Experience you will bring:

Post-Secondary education in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent experience
Minimum of two years' reporting/anchoring experience is required
Must be proficient in creating, curating and developing content using digital operating systems for multiple platforms
Proven experience in diverse and inclusive storytelling
Must demonstrate strong news judgment in line with station objectives
Must work well under pressure, possess a desire to be the best, and have a positive cando attitude
Be able to meet strict deadlines, and work cooperatively with others in a teamwork setting
Proven onair presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material
Proven shooting and editing experience
Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows as well as show a willingness to learn new online skills in a multifaceted digital news operation
Strong writing and storytelling skills
Strong problemsolving skills
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and objectives
Ability to work independently
Valid driver's license

Application Deadline:
July 28, 2023

Every 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.