Winnipeg Multiplatform News Journalist & Videographer

Corus-Entertainment; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Global News Winnipeg, part of Corus-Entertainment, is seeking a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist / Videographer to join our team in Winnipeg. You will gather and report news across television, radio, and digital platforms, shooting and editing ENG video for broadcast and online.

The role requires post-secondary education in Journalism/Broadcasting (or equivalent) and at least 1 year in a mult-platform newsroom, with strong writing and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and/or experience in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a multi-platform newsroom.
• A positive attitude and a desire to collaborate in a multiplatform newsroom.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet strict, short daily deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong writing, presentation, and storytelling skills, with an understanding of how to write for different platforms.
• Ability to go live from the field with strong presentation skills and clarity.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment.
• Must possess a valid driver' license and a clear driving record.
• Passion for broadcast and online journalism and Canadian affairs and you wake up in the middle of the night with good ideas.
• Motivated, self-starter, independent, results-oriented, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Daily multiplatform reporting of news, sports, and community events.
• Pitching, writing, and producing content with multiple deadlines for television and radio newscasts, OTT (news streaming service), and online.
• Telling strong, people-centered stories tailored to each platform with strong video and audio.
• Regularly communicating story ideas and information with colleagues on all platforms.
• Developing and maintaining news contacts for interviews and information.
• Shooting and Editing ENG video for broadcast and online.
• Operating a Dejero and other Cell or IP based technologies.
• Understanding and adhering to Global News' Journalistic Principles and Practices.
• Representing our brands at public functions.
• Being available to work weekdays, evenings, early mornings, and weekends.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills

Multiplatform journalism

Live field reporting

Writing and storytelling

Time management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Technical troubleshooting

Public presentation

Education

Post-secondary education in Journalism/Broadcasting

Tools

ENG video editing

Dejero

Job description

Global News Winnipeg, part of Corus-Entertainment, is seeking a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist / Videographer to join our team in Winnipeg. You will gather and report news across television, radio, and digital platforms, shooting and editing ENG video for broadcast and online.

The role requires post-secondary education in Journalism/Broadcasting (or equivalent) and at least 1 year in a mult-platform newsroom, with strong writing and storytelling skills.