Assignment Editor

Division: Global News Saskatoon

Work Status: Full-time

Location: Saskatoon, SK (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global Saskatoon’s News Department is seeking a full-time Assignment Editor to join its team. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and proven journalist ready to take on a pivotal role in the newsroom. A strong sense of news and good organizational skills are required. You must be up to the challenge of leading a team of committed and competitive people. A can-do attitude is necessary. This is a key position in a highly motivated newsroom and there is great room for personal growth. This position reports directly to the Provincial Managing Editor for Saskatchewan. This is a Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.

• Develop daily and long-term planning of editorial content and strategies.
• Research and craft original and creative story ideas, including enterprise stories and special event coverage.
• Chase sources and information and have the ability to react to breaking news.
• Work with the managing editor to assign reporters, cameras, and other resources.
• Function as a resource for reporters.
• Communicate with Regina on the technical needs for each newscast.
• Assign live resources as needed.
• Communicate with other affiliates to support the network on stories of regional / national interest.
• Participate in and co-lead assignment meetings.
• Work with online producers to ensure seamless transition of content across all platforms.

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the news industry, preferably as a news producer, digital journalist, or assignment editor.
• Strong news judgment and knowledge of Saskatchewan, including current events and politics.
• The ability to motivate a talented team of reporters with an opportunity for growth in leadership.
• Excellent news writing skills with a high degree of competence and clarity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape.
• Ability to lead a competitive and aggressive newsroom.
• Ability to motivate and mentor.
• A desire to always push forward and try new things.
• Ability to write/produce online versions of news stories.
• Strong research skills.
• Ability to handle the demands and pressure of multiple daily online and broadcast deadlines.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2024

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