Digital Journalist

Global News; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edmonton seeks two permanent full-time Digital Journalists to join the News Department. You will produce, edit, report, shoot video, and write content for online and television, with varied shifts including weekends.

Requirements include journalism training, at least two years of reporting and on-air experience, and proficiency in WordPress and video editing. Team collaboration and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrated understanding of innovative production techniques.
• Experience reporting with on-air presentation including live remotes.

Responsibilities

• Write news content for a variety of newscasts.
• Line up a compelling show each day for live and server-based newscasts.
• Produce local content from field video and national/intl content.
• Display production graphics and visual elements creatively.
• Coordinate breaking news with multiple desks and newsroom units.
• Report, shoot, write and edit stories for daily newscasts and online.
• Meet deadlines to publish local, regional and national content.
• Report on location and in studio as required.
• Participate in assignment meetings.
• Mentor digital journalism and video-first workflows.
• Collaborate with staff in Lethbridge and Calgary.
• Participate in promotional and community initiatives.

Skills

News reporting

Live remotes

Video shooting

Video editing

Broadcast writing

Communication

Education

Journalism degree/diploma

Tools

WordPress

Video editing software

Job description

Division: Global Edmonton - News Gathering

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Edmonton, AB (On-site)

About the Role:

Global Edmonton's News Department is currently seeking two permanent full-time Digital Journalist's to join their team.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, and evenings along with permanent weekends in a role

that includes producing, editing, reporting, shooting video and writing content for online and television.

This is a Group H position in accordance with the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

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:

• Write news content for a variety of newscasts.
• Line up a compelling and dynamic show each day, creating the best content for both live and server-based newscasts.
• Produce local news content from video gathered in the field along with affiliate, national and international content.
• Display creativity in the use of production graphics and other visual elements.
• Communicate breaking news and coordinate with local radio newsroom, resources desk, national news desk, online and Edmonton newsroom.
• Control room experience is an asset with preference given to candidates with two years or more.
• Research and develop original and enterprising stories and guest ideas.
• Report, shoot, write and edit stories for multiple daily newscasts and for globalnews.ca.
• Meet multiple daily deadlines to write, post, promote, update and curate local, regional, and national content on globalnews.ca.
• Report on location and in studio as required.
• Participate in assignment meetings.
• Be a strong advocate, model and mentor for digital journalism and a video-first workflow.
• Work closely with staff based in Lethbridge and Calgary..
• Participating in Global Edmonton promotional and community initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• At least two years’ experience as a television news producer and/or editor and demonstrated understanding of innovative production techniques.
• Minimum one years of reporting experience with proven on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material.
• Experience as an anchor in a major market is considered an asset.
• Proven shooting and editing experience are required.
• Adept writer for broadcast and online with great online and traditional story research skills
• An innovator with confidence in making editorial decisions.
• This position requires someone who is comfortable working both independently and cooperatively in a team environment, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Canadian Press Style and experience publishing in WordPress are assets.
• Willing and able to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
• Valid driver's license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Organized and able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.