Video Journalist - Global News Saint John
Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.
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We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.
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Global Saint John is looking for a full-time Video Journalist. In this role, you will shoot, write, edit and report for television and online. You'll cover daily news, and have opportunities to tell enterprise, in-depth and the occasional lighter story. You'll be reporting with our Global News at 6 team, working a variety of shifts, including weekends. This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.
- Initiate and develop story ideas through contact development, research and interviews;
- Shoot, write, voice and edit news stories for broadcast;
- Write and format stories for online;
- Utilize technology on a daily basis to provide video, stills and streaming video for online and broadcast;
- Quickly respond to breaking news;
- Curate sources and a broad range of contacts in the community;
- Other duties as required.
- Post-secondary education in journalism, communications or a related field;
- Valid driver's licence and clear driving record;
- Strong news judgement and writing abilities;
- Proven track record in original story generation and gathering;
- Ability to work well under pressure, in a deadline-driven workplace with minimal supervision
- Working knowledge of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows, and willingness to learn new skills
Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.
We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.
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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other details
- Job Family TO-Technical Operations
- Job Function 02-Media/Communications Creative & Design
- Pay Type Salary