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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.
Web Journalist - CTVNews.ca – Full time
CTV News is looking for an experienced online news journalist. Candidates must have experience with breaking news, copy editing, running online lineups, using Content Management Systems, creating online maps and interactives.
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, as assigned. Shifts will include weekends and evenings. Overtime as required.
Daily responsibilities include:
• Writing breaking news for the website and mobile applications
• Pitching and then delivering insightful analysis and background stories
• Work with others to develop interactive and explanatory features for news specials
• Work will 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 and at least three years’ experience working in an online newsroom
• Experience at major news-oriented website
• Advance knowledge of Canadian politics and experience covering federal, provincial or municipal elections
• Exceptional computer skills and familiarity with web Content Management Systems
• Demonstrated ability to originate coverage on developing stories including popular trends and features
• Demonstrated ability to think visually when crafting a story
• Ability to incorporate embeddable media including social posts seamlessly into copy
• Portfolio of online journalism that 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
• Excellent writing and editing skills, plus advanced knowledge of CP Style Guide
• 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
Internal employees please apply through this link: https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/login?company=Bell
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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): 03/26/2015
Contact Name:
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