Show Producer - Global News Toronto

Corus Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Entertainment Inc. in Toronto is seeking a dynamic and experienced Show Producer to shape the tone, style, and direction for our local newscasts.

The selected candidate will oversee daily production, build rundowns, write stories and headlines, and vet content while maintaining editorial standards. The role requires strong leadership, fast response to breaking news, and the ability to collaborate with the editorial team and network affiliates.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a broadcast-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in television broadcasting.
• Ability to respond quickly and knowledgeably to breaking news.
• Strong editorial judgment.
• Strong news writing skills.
• Exemplary leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of lineup management systems and editing programs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily production of local newscasts.
• Building rundowns.
• Writing stories, teases, and headlines.
• Vetting scripts and reporter content.
• Determining look, style, pace, and format of shows and stories.
• Pitching and producing original content.
• Being a strong leader on the editorial team.
• Maintaining Global News editorial standards.
• Planning, selecting, and requesting production resources.
• Co-ordinating coverage with the network team and affiliates.
• Managing news reads and recording sessions.
• Planning and producing special events and breaking news coverage.
• Occasionally taking live programs into air in a control room setting.

Skills

Broadcast leadership

News writing

Editorial judgment

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Live broadcast coordination

Education

Broadcast-related degree

Job description

Division: Global News

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Toronto, ON – Don Mills – Barber Greene (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global News is looking for a dynamic and experienced Show Producer.

In this pivotal role, you will shape the tone, style, and direction for our local broadcasts.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and creative producer who is passionate about local news and understands what it takes to create innovative and impactful programming.

This position reports directly to the Executive Producer and is a Group 4 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

• Overseeing the daily production of local newscasts.


• Building rundowns.


• Writing stories, teases, and headlines.


• Vetting scripts and reporter content.


• Determining the look, style, pace, and format of the shows and stories.


• Pitching and producing original and compelling content.


• Being a strong leader on the editorial team.


• Maintaining Global News editorial standards.


• Planning, selecting, and requesting production and resource elements.


• Working with the network team and affiliates to co-ordinate coverage and resources.


• Managing news reads and recording sessions.


• Planning and producing special event and breaking news coverage.


• Occasionally taking live programs into air in a control room setting, in a calm and decisive manner.


• Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• A university degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a broadcast-related field


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in television broadcasting.


• The ability to respond quickly and knowledgeably to breaking news.


• Strong editorial judgment.


• Strong news writing skills.


• Exemplary leadership and communication skills.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.


• Ability to handle the demands and pressure of broadcast deadlines.


• Ability to work well in a team setting.


• Must possess some technical skills, including knowledge of lineup management systems and editing programs.


• Demonstrate a high comfort level providing clear, constructive feedback.


• Possess strong organizational skills.

Application Deadline: October 20, 2026