Supervisor, News Reporter - Global News Calgary (Full-Time)

Corus Entertainment•Calgary, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Calgary’s news department is seeking a full-time Supervisor, News Reporter. Reporting to the Managing Editor, the successful candidate will work primarily weekday shifts supervising a team of digital journalists, and working alongside them, to create content for Global News’ award-winning television and online platforms. This is a group H position in the current collective agreement.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or a related field.
At least five years of reporting experience with a proven record of strong news judgment,
A natural leader and effective communicator with a positive outlook and vision for the future.
Able to supervise staff, enhancing teamwork, engagement, and content.
Expert in television news with a solid understanding of online and radio news.
Passionate about journalism, especially local news.
Highly motivated, organized, innovative and able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.
A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

Daily reporting, writing, presenting, and creating content for broadcast and online.
Generate and develop original and enterprising story ideas.
Model and encourage fresh, compelling, and enterprising storytelling.
Help ensure audience interest drives content decisions.
Help build value around top stories.
Take part in regular editorial and planning meetings.
Help develop and implement new work processes.
Schedule reporters and digital journalists.
Be first point of contact for DJ issues and concerns.
Vet DJ scripts as needed.
Lead and guide reporters and digital journalists while supporting other members of the newsroom.
Regularly review and provide feedback on DJ stories including writing style, story structure, use of sound, graphics, and video.
Conduct regular sessions with the team to inform, educate and celebrate success.
Conduct annual performance reviews and quarterly check-ins with direct reports.
Communicate and model Corus Values.