Digital Broadcast Journalist

Global News; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global News Saskatoon is seeking a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist responsible for generating and reporting content across platforms. Candidates must have a relevant post-secondary education and strong skills in writing, storytelling, and adapting to new technology. The role requires strong on-air presentation, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple deadlines. The selected candidate will contribute to news reporting with an emphasis on social media engagement, all while living the values of teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
• Strong news writing and presenting skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and manage demands of multiple daily deadlines.
• Valid full driver's license with a clean driving abstract.

Responsibilities

• Generating original and relevant story/segment ideas.
• Writing, producing, shooting, editing and posting content daily for broadcast and online.
• ENG photography and non-linear editing for both broadcast and online.
• Publishing video content to websites and social media platforms.
• Available to work weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Producing as required.

Skills

Writing and storytelling skills

Research abilities with attention to detail

Knowledge of social media tools and technologies

Strong on-air presentation skills

Proven shooting and editing experience

Education

Post-secondary education in Journalism, Broadcasting or related field

Job description

Division: Global News Saskatoon

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Saskatoon, SK (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global Saskatoon’s News Department is currently seeking a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist to join its team. The successful candidate for this position may be required to work a variety of shifts and perform a variety of duties. In this position, you will report directly to the Provincial Managing Editor. This is a group 4 position in the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

• Generating original and relevant story/segment ideas.
• Strong on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material.
• Writing, producing, shooting, editing and posting content with multiple deadlines on a daily basis for both broadcast and online.
• ENG photography and non-linear editing for broadcast and online.
• Publishing video content to websites and social media channels.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Producing as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Broadcasting, Broadcast Technology or in a related field.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
• Strong news writing and presenting skills, and the ability to quickly pivot between daily stories.
• Strong research abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to ‘think on your feet’ and handle the demands of multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, social media tools and technologies (X, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) and related applications
• Familiarity with Canadian Press style and WordPress would be considered assets.
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven shooting and editing experience.
• Previous anchoring and/or weather presentation experience would be considered an asset.
• Self-started with good communication skills.
• An amazing, can-do attitude must work well under pressure and possess a desire to be the best.
• An amazing attitude that will engage and motivate teams by living into the Corus values to Win Together, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day, Think Beyond and Show We Care.
• Valid full driver's license with a clean driving abstract.

Application Deadline: July 25, 2025