Online Video Journalist – Global News Toronto

Job Description

Posted Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Expires Friday, September 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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. 

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

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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Division: News Gathering
Work Status: Full Time
Location: Toronto, ON – Don Mills (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Global News has an exciting opportunity for an Online Video Journalist to join their team. This role reaffirms our commitment to a multi-platform, digital-first approach, to build the future of news, which generates news content 24/7. As part of the Global News team which generates news content 24/7, you will report directly to the Senior Managing Editor on the Network News Desk. The successful candidate would be responsible for the production of daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms. This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement,and the successful candidate must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

You will contribute by:

• Producing daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms (online, YouTube, Global’s 24/7 OTT streaming service, and broadcast).
• Creating compelling video to support breaking news coverage of major international, national, and local stories.
• Uploading newscasts and news packages for digital audiences.
• As a member of the National News Desk (NND) you will work collaboratively with our National Online and National Online video teams to coordinate coverage in breaking news situations and ensure smooth delivery of video content for all Global News digital platforms.
• Providing editorial oversight for digital video coverage when needed on issues such as graphic content, language and style, Fair Dealing, and fact-checking.
• Writing scripts, cutting video clips, and producing content for Global News broadcast properties as well as our 24/7 OTT news channel.
• Generate original story ideas for multiple platforms with an online first focus.
• Write, produce and post digital content with multiple deadlines on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent experience.
• News writing and production experience is required.
• The ability to write in a breaking news style for multiple platforms in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience live streaming on a variety of digital platforms.
  The ability to create and oversee production of a wide range of news content for a multi-faceted news operation.
• A passion for breaking news and broad knowledge of current events at a local and national level.
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices an asset.
• Experience writing for TV an asset.
• Previous experience with online Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress an asset.
• Must work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a consistent basis is a must.
• Creative mind with the ability to think outside the box and problem solve.
   

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.

How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page to submit your application.

Application Deadline: September 26, 2025

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.