Digital Broadcast Journalist - Global News Toronto

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Division: Global News Toronto
Status: Full-Time
Location: Toronto, ON - Don Mills (Onsite)

About the Role:
Global Toronto is currently looking for a full-time Digital Broadcast Journalist to join their team. Reporting to the News Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for generating video content for multiple platforms, primarily evenings and weekends. This role reaffirms our commitment to a multi-platform, digital-first approach, to build the future of news, which generates news content 24/7. This is a Group 4 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:
The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions but does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position.

• Initiating and developing story and feature ideas through contact development, research, and interviews.
• Chasing, writing, voicing, shooting, producing and editing news stories for broadcast and globalnews.ca while meeting multiple daily deadlines.
• Reporting live on-location and in-studio.
• Posting updates online as a story is being developed.
• Gathering and producing original content of local and / or national interest.
• Creatively using production graphics and other visual elements to enhance storytelling.
• Being a strong advocate, model and mentor for digital journalism and a digital-first workflow.
• Participating in Global Toronto promotional and community initiatives.
• Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
• An experienced Journalist capable of reporting and anchoring daily news and community events.
• Minimum two years of reporting/anchoring experience is required.
• Exceptional news writing, news delivery, and storytelling skills.
• Proven on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material.
• Proven ability to shoot and edit content
• Strong news judgment and editorial skills.
• Proven experience in diverse and inclusive storytelling.
• Proficient in creating, curating and developing content using digital operating systems for multiple platforms.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows as well as show a willingness to learn new online skills in a multi-faceted digital news operation.
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively collaborate in a team setting.
• Work well under pressure while meeting strict deadlines, possess a desire to be the best, and have a positive can-do attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities and objectives.
• Valid G driver's license with clear driving record.

Application Deadline: May 23, 2025

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