Associate News Producer - Edmonton, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Edmonton, 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 Edmonton

Work Status:
Part-Time

Location:
Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the role:

You will contribute by:

Working closely with the News Producer to write and produce content for newscasts.
Monitoring scanners and phone calls for breaking news.
Supporting newsroom staff (reporters, anchors, producers, etc.)
Backfilling production shifts as needed.
Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

Post-secondary education in broadcast journalism or a related field.
Previous experience writing and producing news content for broadcast television or online is required.
Excellent news writing and storytelling skills.
Familiarity or experience with newscast lineups, video editing, content production and social media.
Ability to make quick decisions under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Control room experience is considered an asset.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Recognized ability to both lead a team and work in collaboration with team members.
Willingness to learn, ability to adapt quicky, and be flexible and resourceful
A familiarity with Global News, both onair and online.
Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.

Application Deadline:
August 13, 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.