Digital Broadcast Journalist - Global News

Corus Entertainment Inc.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Global News in Saint John, NB, is hiring a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist to join our newsroom. You will report to the News Manager and provide timely local coverage across New Brunswick with a focus on Saint John, contributing to daily newscasts and digital platforms.

This role offers hands-on experience for an early-career journalist, with shifts including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in television news reporting or equivalent.
• Experience with ENG cameras or mobile journalism tools and editing systems.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, and develop original story ideas through strong contact building and community engagement.
• Shoot, write, voice, and edit stories for television broadcast.
• Produce and publish content for digital platforms.
• Deliver live coverage of breaking and developing news from the field.
• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news situations.
• Build and maintain a network of reliable sources.
• Collaborate in a newsroom while also working independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

News writing

Storytelling

Live reporting

Digital journalism

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Education

Post-secondary education in journalism or broadcasting

Tools

ENG cameras

Non-linear editing systems

Mobile journalism tools

Job description

Division: Global News

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Saint John, NB (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global News is seeking a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist to join our Saint John's newsroom.

Reporting to the News Manager, you will be responsible for delivering timely, compelling local coverage across New Brunswick, with a primary focus on Saint John.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career journalist looking to gain hands-on experience.

You will contribute to daily newscasts and digital platforms, covering breaking news, enterprise stories, and in-depth reporting.

This role requires flexibility, as shifts may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. You'll be part of the News at 6 team and collaborate closely with colleagues in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This is a Group 4 position under the current collective agreement.

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

You will contribute by:

• Pitch, research, and develop original story ideas through strong contact building and community engagement.
• Shoot, write, voice, and edit stories for television broadcast.
• Produce and publish content for digital platforms.
• Deliver live coverage of breaking and developing news from the field.
• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news situations.
• Build and maintain a network of reliable sources.
• Contribute to a collaborative newsroom while also working independently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in television news reporting (or equivalent).
• Experience with ENG cameras and/or mobile journalism tools (smartphone newsgathering).
• Proficiency in non-linear editing systems.
• Strong news judgment, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Confident on-air presence with the ability to deliver live reports clearly and effectively.
• Strong editorial, visual, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of digital platforms and evolving newsroom technologies.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Application Deadline:

November 13, 2026