Digital Journalist - Global News Edmonton

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edmonton, part of Corus Entertainment Inc., seeks two permanent full-time Digital Journalists to join the News Department in Edmonton. You will produce, edit, report, shoot video, and write content for online and television, including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will create compelling local and national content, work with multiple desks, and contribute to a video-first workflow in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• At least two years’ experience as a television news producer and/or editor with innovative production techniques.
• Minimum one year of reporting experience with proven on-air presentation, including live remotes.
• 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 strong research skills.
• This position requires independent and team work with excellent communication.
• Familiarity with Canadian Press Style and WordPress publishing are assets.
• Willing to adapt to changing technology and workflows.
• Valid driver’s license with a clear abstract.

Responsibilities

• Write news content for a variety of newscasts.
• Line up a compelling show each day for live and server-based broadcasts.
• Produce local news from field and affiliate, national, and international content.
• Use production graphics and visual elements; coordinate with desks.
• Report, shoot, write and edit stories for globalnews.ca and newscasts.
• Meet multiple daily deadlines for local, regional, and national content.
• Report on location and in studio as required; participate in meetings.

Skills

News production

On-air reporting

Live remotes

Shooting & editing

Broadcast writing

Editorial decisions

Communication skills

CP Style familiarity

WordPress publishing

Driver's license

Decision making

Education

Degree/diploma in journalism

Tools

WordPress

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.

Application Deadline:

October 9, 2026