Supervisor, Online Producer - 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 will contribute by:

Encouraging, directing, and overseeing the production and promotion of compelling online content.
Communicating, teaching, tracking and modeling Global News' best practices in digital journalism.
Mentoring newer employees in best journalism and online practices including but not limited to CP Style and Global News' Journalistic Principles and Practices.
Writing, posting and promoting online content, including onair appearances.
Championing online coverage at meetings and in the newsroom to ensure digital platforms are prioritized. Reporting on topperforming content to help inform editorial decisions for all publishing platforms.
Developing and executing strategies to grow and engage our audience on and social media. Monitoring realtime site performance and working with online staff to optimize output.
Working with managing editors, news directors and others to implement a flexible workflow that supports multiplatform content production.
Working with managing editors and administrative support staff to schedule online journalists, ensuring regionwide coverage seven days a week.
Maintaining regular contact with fellow Global News digital leaders and communicating key changes and improvements to staff and managers.
Participating in planning of special news, community and marketing events and projects. Supporting marketing with online and social efforts, as required.
Ensuring all online stories are vetted for content, grammar and style. Working with managing editors to improve the team's journalism skills.
Ensuring local and wire content is posted and promoted in a timely fashion.
Overseeing access to official accounts on social networks. Ensuring optimal promotion of content.
Overseeing viewer relations on social media. Resolving and responding to website user complaints and feedback.
Supporting advertising and sponsorship efforts, as required.

Skills and experience you bring:

Postsecondary education in journalism, communications or a related field.
Minimum of five years' experience in a midsize or major market online role.
Experience supervising or leading a team is required.
Familiar with Canada Press Style guidelines.
Video editing experience is required.
Onair experience is considered an asset.
Comprehensive understanding and extensive experience with WordPress or additional content management systems.
Proficient in social media including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, effectively, and cooperatively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A positive, cando attitude is essential.

Application Deadline:
March 28th, 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.