Writer / Producer - Global News Regina - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Regina, 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 Regina

Work Status:
Temporary Contract (5-Month Contract)

Location:
Regina, SK (Onsite)

About the Role:

You will contribute by:

Writing and producing compelling news content for Global Regina.
Creating show rundowns, lineups, and researching news and current affairs stories for broadcast and online.
Writing accurate and creative copy for live and pretaped newscasts, including story leads, bumpers, and promos.
Coordinating and producing guest and host segments, including identifying and booking guests for news stories/shows, and conducting preinterviews.
Coordinating with the newsroom on breaking news, Amber Alerts, and daily show content.
Working with field crews to ensure the best possible content goes to air.
Collaborating closely with our production crew to create captivating newscasts.
Creatively utilizing production graphics and other visual elements.
Producing, writing and posting content for various online platforms.
Keeping current with local, national, and breaking news by monitoring all news sources, including wires, feeds, and social media.
Developing creative ways to deliver news content.
Making quick decisions when it comes to news judgement.
Maintaining Global News' high production standards.
Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

Post-secondary education in broadcast journalism or a related field.
Previous experience in a broadcast newsroom setting.
Strong news sense, solid writing and research skills.
Familiarity with broadcast journalism, including news and script writing, newscast lineups, video editing, and content production.
Strong digital and social media skills, with the ability to write and produce web copy.
Ability to make quick decisions under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Organized, superior attention to detail, and a strong collaborator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lead a team and work cooperatively with team members.

Application Deadline:
January 28, 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.