Digital Journalist - Edmonton, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 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:
Temporary contract (12 Months)

Location:
Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the role:

You will contribute by:

Researching and developing original and enterprising story ideas; actively participating in the assignment process and meetings.
Shooting, writing, editing, reporting, posting, and promoting stories for multiple daily newscasts for TV, radio, and online.
Reporting onlocation for live TV broadcasts or standups.
Displaying creativity in the use of graphics and other visual elements.
Writing and recording radio voicers and delivering live debriefs on talk radio.
Being a strong advocate, model and mentor for digital journalism and a digitalfirst workflow.
Establishing and maintaining a network of sources and news contacts.
Participating in Global Edmonton promotional and community initiatives.
Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

Post-secondary education (or equivalent experience) in broadcast journalism or a related field.
Minimum two years of onair reporting experience with a record of strong news judgment and creative storytelling.
Adept writer for broadcast, online and social media with online and traditional research skills.
Proven onair presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material.
Camera shooting and video editing experience.
Passionate about journalism, local news, and visual storytelling.
Familiarity with Canadian Press style, WordPress, Grass Valley, and Edius would be considered assets.
An effective communicator with a positive outlook and vision for the future.
Highly motivated, innovative, and able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Willing and able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
Flexible multitasker with a positive, cando attitude.
A valid driver's license is required with a clean driver's abstract.

To apply:

Please submit your resume with a link to your demo reel.

Application Deadline:
March 22, 2024

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.