Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist - Global National News

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist to join Global National.

You will report for Global National and network programs, develop original national stories, and deliver compelling journalism across TV, digital, radio, and social platforms. The role requires a senior journalist with on-air experience, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to work quickly in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of journalism experience, ideally including significant experience in television and national or major-market news.
• Demonstrated experience reporting on a broad range of breaking, daily, and enterprise news stories.
• Exceptional interviewing, writing, research, and storytelling skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of Canadian news and current affairs.
• Proven ability to develop original stories, cultivate sources, and advance news coverage.
• Significant on-air television experience, including live reporting.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly, accurately, and in an engaging way.
• Proven ability to balance breaking news demands with enterprise reporting and feature storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Reporting regularly for Global National and other network programs.
• Researching, pitching, developing, and producing original national news stories and feature projects.
• Responding quickly and accurately to breaking and developing news.
• Conducting compelling interviews with newsmakers, subject matter experts, community leaders, and other key sources.
• Breaking and advancing stories through strong sourcing and enterprise reporting.
• Delivering live and recorded reports for television and other platforms.
• Working closely with national bureau photographers, editors, producers, and reporters to develop high-quality journalism.
• Covering major national events and stories of significance to Canadians.
• Developing and maintaining a strong network of sources across a broad range of subject areas.
• Incorporating data, research, and expert perspectives to strengthen storytelling and provide context.
• Contributing content across multiple platforms, including Television reports, Digital content, Radio reports, and Social platforms.
• Collaborating with Global News teams and bureaus across the country.
• Contributing story ideas and editorial perspectives to daily and longer-term coverage planning.

Skills

Journalism experience

On-air reporting

News writing

Interviewing

Digital journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Job description

Division: Global National Toronto
Status: Full-Time
Location: Toronto, ON - Barber Greene (On-site)
Classification: Group 5 under the current collective agreement

About the Role:

Global National is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist to join our Toronto team, reporting stories for Global National, our flagship national newscast.

This is a senior on-air journalism role for an accomplished storyteller with strong editorial judgment and a proven ability to deliver compelling, accurate, and engaging journalism. The successful candidate will work closely with our national bureau photographers, editors, producers, and journalists on daily news coverage, breaking stories, enterprise reporting, and feature projects.

You will identify and develop original stories of national interest, conduct interviews, cultivate strong sources, and deliver impactful journalism across television, digital, radio, social, and emerging platforms.

We are looking for a seasoned journalist who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, can respond quickly to breaking news, and is equally comfortable developing thoughtful, original stories and longer-form features. The successful candidate will be a confident on-air communicator and collaborative team member with a strong commitment to journalistic excellence.

This is a Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.

You Will Contribute By:

• Reporting regularly for Global National and other network programs.
• Researching, pitching, developing, and producing original national news stories and feature projects.
• Responding quickly and accurately to breaking and developing news.
• Conducting compelling interviews with newsmakers, subject matter experts, community leaders, and other key sources.
• Breaking and advancing stories through strong sourcing and enterprise reporting.
• Delivering live and recorded reports for television and other platforms.
• Working closely with national bureau photographers, editors, producers, and reporters to develop high-quality journalism.
• Covering major national events and stories of significance to Canadians.
• Developing and maintaining a strong network of sources across a broad range of subject areas.
• Incorporating data, research, and expert perspectives to strengthen storytelling and provide context.
• Contributing content across multiple platforms, including:
• Television reports and live hits
• Digital content for GlobalNews.ca
• Radio reports and network feeds
• Social and emerging platforms
• Collaborating with Global News teams and bureaus across the country.
• Contributing story ideas and editorial perspectives to daily and longer-term coverage planning.

Skills and Experience You Will Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of journalism experience, ideally including significant experience in television and national or major-market news.
• Demonstrated experience reporting on a broad range of breaking, daily, and enterprise news stories.
• Exceptional interviewing, writing, research, and storytelling skills.
• Strong editorial judgment and a deep understanding of Canadian news and current affairs.
• Proven ability to develop original stories, cultivate sources, and advance news coverage.
• Significant on-air television experience, including live reporting.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly, accurately, and in an engaging way.
• Proven ability to balance breaking news demands with enterprise reporting and feature storytelling.
• Experience working collaboratively with photographers, editors, producers, and other journalists.
• Experience delivering journalism across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and social media.
• Solid knowledge of CP Style and professional journalistic standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Flexibility to work extended or irregular hours as required for breaking news and major events.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2026