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About the Role
Join our National Online Video Team as a video journalist, where you’ll bring stories to life through compelling daily news coverage, live broadcasts, and real-time reporting on breaking events. Reporting to the National Managing Editor of Online Video, you’ll contribute to dynamic, audience-first storytelling across digital platforms. This full-time, unionized role requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, perfect for journalists who are energized by the rhythm of a 24/7 newsroom.
Responsibilities
- Producing daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms (online, YouTube, Global’s 24/7 OTT streaming service, and broadcast).
- Creating compelling video to support breaking news coverage of major international, national, and local stories.
- Working with Global News Resources desk to coordinate live coverage and content delivery for Global News broadcast and digital properties.
- Working directly with members of the National News Desk (NND) and National Online Team to coordinate coverage in breaking news situations and ensure smooth delivery of video content for all Global News digital platforms.
- Managing daily maintenance and overseeing curation of video content on Globalnews.ca and the Global TV app.
- Providing editorial oversight for digital video coverage when needed on issues such as graphic content, language and style, Fair Dealing, and factchecking.
- Writing scripts, cutting video clips, and producing content for Global News broadcast properties as well as our 24/7 OTT news channel.
- Performing other duties as required.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a broadcast related field; journalism degree is an asset.
- Must have at least 2-4 years of News writing or production experience is required.
- Must have at least 2-4 years of experience with non-linear editing tools: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Sony Vegas, Grass Valley, etc.
- Experience live streaming on a variety of digital platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Periscope etc.
- The ability to create and oversee production of a wide range of news content for a multi-faceted news operation.
- Ability to write in a breaking news style for multiple platforms in a clear and concise manner.
- A passion for breaking news and broad knowledge of current events at a national and international level.
- Must be able to adapt in a breaking news situation; focus on prioritization of content delivery in a time-sensitive environment.
- Working knowledge of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
- Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices an asset.
- Experience writing for TV an asset.
- Previous experience with online Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress an asset.
- A team player that can work both independently and within a collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of Global News broadcast, online, or YouTube properties an asset.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills are a must.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a consistent basis is a must.
- Creative mind with the ability to think outside the box and solve problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-pressure situation.
- Self-motivated individual that can be counted on to make decisions.
Skills
- Adobe Premiere
- Final Cut
- Sony Vegas
- Grass Valley
- Facebook Live streaming
- YouTube Live streaming
- Periscope Live streaming
- Content Management Systems (CMS)
- WordPress
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Toronto, ON - Don Mills (81 Barber Greene Road)
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temporary Contract
Experience Level
- 2-4 years of News writing or production experience
- 2-4 years of experience with non-linear editing tools
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in a broadcast related field
- Journalism degree is an asset
About the Company
- At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value.
- Our mission is simple: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth.
- Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do.
- If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
- We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.