News Anchor - Toronto, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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?

Internal Title:
Anchor, Senior - News

Division:
Toronto Radio - 640 Toronto

Work Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Toronto, ON - Corus Quay (Onsite)

About the role:

You will contribute by:

Anchoring weekend newscasts for Global News simulcast for 640 Toronto, 900 CHML Hamilton, and 980 CFPL London
Reporting through voicers, features, and talk show interview opportunities from the desk or in the field
Gathering and producing original content of local and/or national interest
Conducting interviews with newsmakers
Sourcing audio from interviews and press conferences
Coordinating news, stories and lineups within tight timelines
Repackaging television and digital content for radio
Promoting radio news content on social media and exploring content for our podcast
Monitoring competition, researching and followingup on story ideas
Backfilling as a morning, afternoon, or evening anchor, reporter, or other newsroom roles as needed
Performing other duties as required

Skills and experience you will bring:

Previous work experience as an anchor or reporter required, preferably in radio or television
Strong news judgement for stories that matter to our audiences
Exceptional news writing, news delivery, and storytelling skills
Proven ability to gather and disseminate news in a timely and accurate manner
Digital and social media expertise, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Passion for news and talk radio
Flexible and adaptable to cover other newsroom roles when needed
The ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere
A positive, friendly manner approaching challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Strong initiative and problemsolving skills.
Above average computer skills
Knowledge of Burli is an asset

To Apply:

Submit your resume with a link to your demo of reporting/newscast content
Application Deadline: August 20, 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.