Weekend News Manager - Global News Toronto

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Division: News Gathering

Work Status: Part-Time (30 hours per week)

Location: Toronto, ON - Don Mills (Hybrid)

About the Role:

Global News has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Weekend News Manager. Reporting to the Senior Network Managing Editor, the successful candidate will be responsible for editorial planning, story and assignment coordination, and content distribution and communication. As a leader of the Global News team which generates news content 24/7, you will be a key driver of breaking news and coverage planning for our weekend teams on multiple platforms.

You will contribute by:

• Manage the daily editorial agenda to ensure story pitches, assignments and elements align for multiple Global News platforms including Global National, affiliate newscasts, GlobalNews.ca, Corus Radio network and our various online video platforms.
• Initiate and develop coverage plans for key storylines of network interest.
• Collaborate with fellow Global News managers to bring existing coverage plans to fruition over the weekend and bring content ideas and strategies to life.
• Act quickly to mobilize teams in breaking news events.
• Communicate coverage plans effectively and quickly.
• Be an advisor at story meetings for teams focused on various Global News platforms.
• Coordinate feeds and support logistics planning as required.
• Support reporters in the field as required.
• Work effectively under pressure with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong editorial, visual and communications skills.
• Monitor for breaking news.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent experience.
• Experienced journalist capable of managing and planning for daily news.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Demonstrate strong news judgment in line with network objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to adjust to changing priorities and objectives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Be able to meet strict deadlines and work co-operatively with others in a teamwork setting.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows as well as show a willingness to learn new online skills in a multi-faceted digital news operation.
• Familiarity with current state of online news reporting and where it is headed.
• Experience in updating online and broadcast content with a content management system.
• Must be proficient in creating, curating, and developing content using digital operating systems for multiple platforms.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

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