Editorial Assistant

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Corus Entertainment Full time

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.
Ready to join US?
**Division**: Global News Edmonton
**Work Status**: Full-Time
**Location**: Edmonton, AB (Onsite)
**About the Role**:
**You will contribute by**:
The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities of the role:

- Providing support to newsroom staff as directed.
- Conducting research, chasing leads, fact-checking and updating editorial information.
- Shot-listing interviews and elements for daily news stories.
- Booking guests, assisting in ordering graphics and finding archive footage.
- Assisting in breaking news situations by chasing information to support online and broadcast producers and reporters.
- Helping to obtain permission to use pictures and video for all platforms during breaking news situations.
- Monitoring wires, radio and social media for stories and breaking news.
- Answering phone calls from the public and dealing with inquiries and news tips.
- Participating in editorial meetings and pitching stories.
- Backfill for other rules in the newsroom, including on-air positions.
- Performing other duties as required.

**Skills and experience you will bring**:

- Post-secondary education (or equivalent experience) in Journalism or a related field.
- Previous experience in a newsroom would be considered an asset.
- Excellent people skills with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a rapidly changing environment.
- Motivated, independent, results-oriented, and professional.
- Confident in chasing interviews, conducting research, and other news-related tasks.
- Solid news judgment, with great research abilities and strong communication and news writing skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize, multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.
- Attentive to detail and committed to excellence.
- Preference will be given to those with demonstrated on-air abilities.
- Positive, can-do attitude.

**Application Deadline**: November 13, 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.
- No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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