News Producer - Global News Saskatoon

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Division: Global News Saskatoon
Work Status: Full-time
Location: Saskatoon, SK (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global Saskatoon’s News Department is currently seeking a full-time News Producer to join its team. Reporting to the News and Television Operations Manager – Saskatoon, the successful candidate may be required to work a variety of shifts and perform a variety of duties. This is a Group 4 position under the current Collective Agreement.

You will contribute by:

• Gathering information, interviews, and other pieces to compile news content.
• Generating original and relevant story/segment ideas.
• Collaborating with Assignment Editor and other members of the news team to select and prioritize content.
• Creating graphic elements for finished news content.
• Liaising with the production team to keep technical standards high.
• Writing, producing, editing, and posting content with multiple deadlines daily for both broadcast and online.
• Contributing to the planning of future coverage, including lining up interviews and shoots.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Producing as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in Journalism/Broadcasting/Broadcast Technology from a recognized institution
• Understanding of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows.
• Working knowledge of new media tools and technologies (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.), and related applications.
• Ability to handle the demands and pressure of multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines in a high-tech environment.
• Proven abilities as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter with good communication skills.
• Familiarity with Canadian Press style and WordPress would be considered assets.
• Must work well under pressure, possess a desire to be the best, and have a positive can-do attitude.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract preferred.

Application Deadline: February 23, 2024

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.