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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.
CTVNews.ca is looking for an experienced news writer to work weekend and evening shifts on a fill-in basis. This person will work with our digital team to help update the website on local and national news assignments. Duties could include monitoring wires, posting stories to the website and assisting with social media.
Daily responsibilities include:
Writing breaking news for the website and mobile applications
Responsible for writing approximately 4 to 6 news stories per shift, updating them with the latest information and working with television scripts and other newsroom sources
Work may include methods in infographics, maps, quizzes, timelines and data journalism
Monitor and publish wires, with an eye to SEO, keywords and social sharing
Manage multiple social media streams for news (Twitter, Facebook, G+ and others) and when required, send news alerts to mobile apps
Work closely with CTV News producers to extend general broadcast content on the website, and extend web-based content into the TV environment.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Degree in Journalism required and at least one year of experience working in an online newsroom preferred
Demonstrated ability to originate coverage on developing stories including popular trends and features
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
Portfolio of online journalism that preferably includes samples of at least three of the following: breaking news writing, political or business analysis, social breaking news, data visualization, interactive storytelling
Experience or proven understanding of emerging mobile news standards
Must be familiar with Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law
Strong knowledge of news and current affairs
Excellent communication skills (writing, phone, interoffice)
Highly organized, self-motivated and creative
Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Non Management
Position Level: Non Management
Job Location (city): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/18/2015
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.
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Created: Canada, ON, Toronto