Supervisor, News Reporter - Calgary, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Calgary, 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 Calgary

Work Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Calgary, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:

You will contribute by:

Create compelling content:

Daily reporting, writing, presenting and creating of content for broadcast and online.
Generate and develop original and enterprising story ideas.
Model and encourage fresh, compelling and enterprising storytelling.
Help ensure audience interest drives content decisions.
Help build value around top stories.

Day-to-day operations:

Take part in regular editorial and planning meetings.
Help develop and implement new work processes.
Schedule reporters and digital journalists.
Be first point of contact for reporter/DJ issues and concerns.
Vet reporter/DJ scripts as needed.

Coach and engage:

Lead and guide reporters and digital journalists while supporting other members of the newsroom.
Regularly review and provide feedback on reporter/DJ stories including writing style, story structure, use of sound, graphics and video.
Conduct regular sessions with team to inform, educate and celebrate success.
Conduct annual performance reviews and quarterly checkins with direct reports.
Communicate and model Corus Values.

Skills and experience you will bring:

Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, communications or a related field.
At least ten years of reporting experience with a proven record of strong news judgment,
A natural leader and effective communicator with a positive outlook and vision for the future.
Able to supervise staff, enhancing teamwork, engagement and content.
Expert in television news with a solid understanding of online and radio news.
Passionate about journalism, especially local news.
Highly motivated, organized, innovative and able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.
A valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract.

Application Deadline:
April 24, 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.