Digital Broadcast Journalist - Winnipeg, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Winnipeg, 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 Winnipeg

Work Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Winnipeg, MB (Onsite)

About the Role:

You'll be working on things like:

Write and produce for Global News Winnipeg with the highest degree of competence, clarity, and accuracy;
Manage daily content plan and daily broadcast rundown;
Responsible for clear communication on daytoday newsroom operations;
Make quick decisions when it comes to news judgment and breaking news situations;
Update Open Media, including but not limited to creating and updating content Bins, Finished content, rundowns, planning schedules
Assist with daily editing requirements;
Quality control prior to broadcast;
Provide input on creative, original ideas on how to cover events in an Evening newscast and other newscasts and platforms.
Assist Managing Editor & Executive Producer in planning major events;
Coordinate resources of the newsroom
Produce, write and post content for online including web stories and social media;
Responsible for daily flow of information and media through the newsroom to all platforms;
Identify short term opportunities and challenges for broadcast, online and radio;
Keep current with local / national news and ensure upcoming news events are noted for future coverage on air or online;
Perform other duties as required.

If you have the want to hear from you

Postsecondary education in broadcast television or related experience;
Minimum two years of experience in a newsroom writing, reporting, or producing
Strong writing and organizational skills and also be able to work well under pressure;
Experience in updating online and broadcast content with a content management system.
Be a proven leader that can motivate and engage staff while getting results;
Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems and digital video formats;
Work cooperatively with others in a teamwork setting;
Positive, cando attitude, proven track record of accountability;
Must possess a valid driver's license and a clear driving record;
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;

Application Deadline:
March 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.