Digital Broadcast Journalist - Global News Toronto

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Global News Toronto – MMC/OTT is seeking a part-time Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Toronto. You will write, produce and deliver news content, report on weekdays and backfill weekend anchors when needed.

The role requires weekend work and a range of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, and holidays. Reporting to the Executive Producer of Multi-Market Content & OTT, you’ll collaborate with producers and editors to craft engaging streaming news, maintain editorial standards, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in broadcast journalism or a related field.
• Minimum five years of reporting experience in a large market newsroom, preferably with experience performing live segments.
• Experience producing news content or building a show rundown.
• The ability to respond quickly and knowledgeably to breaking news.
• The ability to write/produce web, text and social-media content.
• Original, creative storytelling skills required; and robust online skills.
• Public speaking experience required; anchoring experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce and present dynamic, personality-driven news for major markets and the web.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to create comprehensive streaming content.
• Assist in determining look, style, pace, lineup and format for streaming service.
• Work with editors to maintain Global News editorial standards.
• Identify opportunities to keep programming dynamic and engaging.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts; coordinate with affiliates for coverage.
• Participate in promotional activities for Global News.
• Perform other OTT newsroom duties as needed.

Skills

Reporting

Live segments

Web content writing

Editorial standards

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Education

Broadcast journalism degree

Tools

Grass Valley editing software

Job description

Division: Global News Toronto - Multi Market Content (OTT/MMC)
Work Status: Part-Time
Location: Toronto, ON - Don Mills (Onsite)

Would you like to be part of a ground-breaking team that's reinventing television news?

If so, and if you're full of energy, enthusiasm and creativity, then the most innovative news organization in the country would like to meet with you!

About the Role:

Global News is looking for a part-time Digital Broadcast Journalist to join their MMC and OTT team, based out of Toronto.

Reporting to the Executive Producer of Multi-Market Content & OTT, the successful candidate will be responsible for writing, producing,

and delivering news content, in addition to reporting on weekdays and occasionally backfilling the weekend anchor.

This role requires regularly working weekends and a variety of other shifts including early mornings, days, evenings, late nights, and holidays as needed.

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

You will contribute by:

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Planning, producing and presenting dynamic, personality-driven, informative newscasts for major markets and affiliate news programs and the web;
• Working with a team of producers and editors in creating comprehensive, creative, entertaining and informative news content for our streaming service;
• Assisting in determining the look, style, pace, lineup, and format of our streaming service based on established criteria and values;
• Working with fellow producers and writers to maintain Global News editorial standards;
• Identifying creative opportunities to ensure our programming is dynamic, engaging, and intelligent;
• Planning, selecting, and requesting production and resource elements;
• Developing and maintaining a network of contacts inside and outside Global News;
• Working with affiliates to coordinate news coverage and resources;
• Participating in promotional activities for Global News;
• Performing other OTT newsroom responsibilities such as chasing guests, writing, editing, building show rundowns, reporting, monitoring news feeds, etc.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in broadcast journalism or a related field;
• Minimum five years of reporting experience in a large market newsroom, preferably with experience performing live segments;
• Experience producing news content or building a show rundown;
• The ability to respond quickly and knowledgably to breaking news;
• The ability to write/produce web, text and social-media content;
• Original, creative storytelling skills required; and robust online skills;
• Public speaking experience required; anchoring experience is a strong asset;
• Strong understanding of national and international news;
• Passionate about the future of news media;
• Experience in updating online and broadcast content;
• Exemplary leadership and communication skills;
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to make independent decisions in pressure situations
• Ability to handle the demands and pressure of multiple broadcast deadlines;
• Knowledge of Grass Valley editing software is an asset;
• Ability to work well in a team setting;
• A positive, can-do attitude that will engage and motivate teams by living into the Corus values.

Application Deadline:

November 20, 2026