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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.
This is a permanent part time position - 2 days/week (16 hours), including nights and weekends. Overtime as required
Responsibilities:
• Research and write news and breaking news for montreal.ctvnews.ca and other websites and mobile applications
• Pitch and deliver insightful analysis and background stories
• Work with others to develop interactive and explanatory features, including infographics and other data journalism
• Appear on-air as required to deliver news and other content
• Monitor and publish wires, with eye to SEO, keywords and social sharing
• Manage multiple social media streams for news and send news alerts to mobile apps
• Work closely with news producers to extend general broadcast content to website and vice versa
• 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
• Excellent knowledge of local news and current affairs, including municipal and provincial politics
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with web Content Management Systems
• Demonstrated ability to originate coverage on developing stories including popular trends and features
• Ability to incorporate embeddable media including social posts seamlessly into copy
• Experience or proven understanding of emerging mobile news standards
• Excellent writing and editing skills, plus advanced knowledge of CP Style Guide
• Excellent communication skills (writing, phone, interoffice); highly organized and self-motivated
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment
Please quote reference number W-2015.
Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)
Additional Information:
Position Type: Union
Position Level: Unifor 614M, level 12
Job Location (city): Montreal
Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/04/2015
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, Quebec, Montreal