Online Journalist

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Division: Global News B.C.
Work Status: Full-Time
Location: Burnaby, B.C. (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Global BC is looking for a full-time Online Journalist to join the #1 newsroom in Western Canada. Reporting to the Managing Editor for Digital and Radio, the successful candidate will join the B.C. online team to help produce compelling, original content for our website and other platforms.

The role is a Group 4 position under the current collective agreement and will require work during early mornings, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as needed. The position is based in Burnaby, B.C., and reports up through the online division of Global News.

You will contribute by:

• Pitch, research, write, and publish stories reflecting the issues of the day and diverse interests of our audience to increase overall traffic and engagement on globalnews.ca
• Contribute content such as audio, video and data visualizations for online publication as well as airing on broadcast platforms in line with the newsroom's integration goals
• Chase breaking stories, advance existing stories and develop original stories that distinguish Global News from other media outlets
• Monitor all news sources, including feeds, wires, and social media
• Develop and maintain sources, especially in underrepresented communities, to develop enterprise stories
• Liaise with various online and broadcast teams, including producers, editors, radio reporters, visual journalists, as well as third-party content providers, to facilitate the creation of unique and leading online content
• Communicate with the main desk and coworkers on all platforms on breaking news, tips, story chases, and interviews
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Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism is highly preferred
• Five years of daily news experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and a passion for online journalism and storytelling
• Excellent ability to break news in an accurately and timely fashion
• Demonstrated experience of accountability and enterprise reporting
• Demonstrated experience in source diversity and inclusive journalism, with experience in Indigenous storytelling, and a commitment to continued learning.
• Knowledge of the Indigenous populations and issues in B.C., trauma reporting, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action
• Strong knowledge of B.C. news and history
• Strong working knowledge of CP Style. Experience with WordPress considered an asset
• Willingness to innovate, explore new ideas and acquire new skills
• Experience working in broadcast news considered a distinct asset
  
  

What we can offer you:

• Free internal networking and learning opportunities with talented, award-winning journalists via the Corus U and Global News Academy programs.
• Joint union/management education fund available for approved external courses.
• Strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion through employee-led resource groups.
• Opportunities for social engagement with colleagues available throughout the year.
• Onsite perks such as cafeteria, gym, electric vehicle charging stations, free parking, and close to transit.
• Competitive benefits package and access to free mental health support.

Application deadline: April 21, 2024

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.