Assistant News Editor / Senior Writer

Jeffgaulin; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A media organization in Ontario is seeking an Assistant News Editor / Senior Writer to assist in creating and delivering news content. This role involves managing scripts, working closely with team members, and requires a degree in Journalism or a related field. Ideal candidates should have strong writing skills, newsroom experience, and proficiency in relevant software. Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a newsroom (print, television, or radio)
• Demonstrate interest and awareness of the news cycle and current events.
• Experience being on set is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing, editing, and delivering the Forum Daily news broadcast.
• Manage and write content for the daily newscast from trending stories.
• Participate in daily news meetings with the News team.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Experience in organizing a newscast

Education

University degree in Journalism, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Rundown Creator

Job description

Assistant News Editor / Senior Writer REF# : JG34791 The News Forum Inc.

Location : St. Catharines, Ontario

Posted : July25, 2025

Deadline : August8, 2025

Salary : $55,000

Description

The News Forum is seeking an Assistant News Editor / Senior Writer to assist with writing, editing, and delivering the Forum Daily news broadcast. Role and Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the Anchor / Chief Editor and CCO in a support role managing and writing content for the daily newscast from trending stories, newswire content, and interviews to help create the final script to broadcast standards.
• Write copy to correspond with the visual content for complete inserts.
• Guest chasing for interviews as instructed.
• 2 x per week Segment package – 3 or 5 minutes – fully written, on-screen and / or VO, delivered with b-roll, clips (links or footage) and interviews (recorded and includes a paper edit for the editor). Target : 1 US Report & 1 Domestic Report per week (this can be fluid based on the news cycle.)
• Fill in as on-screen talent as needed / on repeating basis.
• Contribute to the Forum Daily News story document with News Anchor each morning. Report to News Anchor with 1st drafts for 3-5 stories, including prospective guests and links to BROLL / clips.
• Transferring the final script from google doc to Rundown Creator.
• Timing the broadcast script on Rundown Creator, editing stories and throws in Rundown Creator prior to and during production when necessary.
• Tracking stories as they develop and providing input in the daily flow of news decisions.
• Participate in daily news meetings with News team.

Qualifications

University degree in Journalism, Political Science, or related field

Experience working in a newsroom (print, television, or radio)

Experience in organizing a newscast

Ability to establish and manage deadlines

Strong writing skills

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Adobe Premiere

Experience using Rundown Creator an asset

Experience being on set an asset

Able to work independently and complete deadlines in accordance with expectations.

Demonstrate interest and awareness of news cycle and current events.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send resume and cover letter - stating you found this job on Jeff Gaulin's Journalism Job Board - to :

Tore Stautland, CEO

The News Forum Inc.

St. Catharines, ON

E-mail : [e-mail]

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