Associate Producer - Global News Toronto

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Division:Global News Toronto

Status:Temporary contract

Location:Toronto, ON – Don Mills (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global News Toronto is currently looking for an Associate Producer for a temporary full-time contract to join their team. Reporting to the Supervising Producer, the successful candidate will be responsible for chasing guests, producing segments, and creating content for a daily 3-hour morning television program. The associate producer will also support the news record sessions and airing of the show. This is a Group 2 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by: 

• Pitch and chase original and compelling stories for Global News Morning
• Produce interview segments, including set-ups, focus, questions, and visual elements.
• Write broadcast stories, teases, and headlines.
• Generate research that can be used in the execution of various news and interview segments.
• Monitor all news sources and be on top of breaking news and developing situations.
• Assist in communicating with, and assigning, field crews.
• Support producers and anchors in the recording sessions and in the playout of the show.
• Lend support to other Global News properties.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• A university degree or equivalent post-secondary education in a broadcast-related field
• Two years of experience working in a newsroom environment, in an editorial capacity
• Strong news judgement, with an ability to recognize, chase and help develop relevant news content.
• Strong news writing skills
• The ability to make quick, informed decisions and handle the demands of multiple daily deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of online and social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
• Excellent communication skills, and a high level of comfort working independently.
• Flexibility to work overnights, early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

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