Req Id: 65261
Bell is a truly Canadian company with over 134 years of success. We are defined by the passion of our team members and their belief in our company’s vast potential.
To ensure we continue to be recognized as Canada’s leading communications company, we’re committed to finding and developing the next generation of leaders. This means creating best-in-class career and development opportunities for our employees.
If you’re passionate, driven and find yourself seeking interesting work, new challenges and continuous learning opportunities, then we want you to join our team.
Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media, including CTV — Canada's #1 television network, and the country's most-watched specialty channels. It is a critical component of Bell’s commitment to leverage strategic investments in broadband networks to offer Canadians the best available content on any of the four screens they choose: television, smartphone, tablet and computer.
Posting Date: January 9, 2015
Closing Date: January 16, 2015
Position: WEB JOURNALIST (PT)
Reference Number: S-MS 15
Location: CTV SASKATOON
Salary: CEP Local 817M, Group 5. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week with possibility of additional hours. Overtime as required.
Responsibilities:
• CTV Sakatoon is seeking a breaking news writer, to generate original stories and other content for website. Candidate will have at least 2 years experience in a newsroom, wire service or online operation.
• Generate fresh ideas including polls, quizzes, photos, video, audio and other materials to enhance the website experience.
• Morning/weekend shifts as assigned.
• Participate in news editorial meetings.
• On air reporting as required
• Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• A degree or diploma from an accredited Broadcast Journalism program; plus two years experience working for a wire service, newspaper or online breaking news operation.
• Strong news and editorial judgment, strong copy editing skills, clear and concise writing ability, have an excellent command of the English language, and an ability to write accurate and engaging headlines.
• Ability to work under constant tight deadlines; time management skills and multi-tasking abilities are essential
• Must be familiar with Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law
• Must be familiar with social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. .
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well individually or in a team.
• Knowledge of HTML, FTP and Photoshop an asset.
• Familiarity with newsroom management systems (e.g. iNews, Inscriber etc.) and video encoding/format transferring an asset. Well developed computer skills very important.
Application Details: External applicants please apply through this link:
http://jobs.bce.ca/go/jobs-with-bell-media/357957/
BCE:WKP
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Union
Position Level: Non-management
Job Location (city): Saskatoon
Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/16/2015
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
Please note that the only information related to Performance Management Process (PMP) that should be included on your resume or cover letter is your current rating (Exceeds, Meets etc.). A more detailed copy of your PMP may be requested at a later date.
Bell is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Created: Canada, SK, Saskatoon