National Online Journalist - Global News Toronto
About the role
Job Description
Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:00 PM | Expires Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:59 PM
Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.
Our culture and our people are what make us, US.
We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.
Ready to join US?
**Division:**News Digital
**Work Status:**Full-Time. Temporary Contract (18-Month)
**Location:**Corus Quay - Toronto, ON (On-site)
About the Role:
Global News is looking for a talented and driven National Online Journalist to join our Toronto-based digital team on a 18-month contract.
In this fast-paced role, you will help shape the voice of Globalnews.ca, producing timely, impactful, and original stories that resonate with audiences across Canada.
You’ll break national news, dive into trending topics, and craft high-quality digital content that sparks conversation and drives engagement.
Reporting to the Local Online Managing Editor, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the country to deliver compelling multi-platform storytelling that informs and inspires.
This is a Group 2 position under the current collective agreement.
Successful candidates must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
You will contribute by:
-
Pitch, report, and write original national stories — from breaking news to deep-dive features.
-
Spot and shape trending stories, turning complex topics into accessible, engaging content.
-
Produce multi-platform content including articles, video, visuals, and interactive features.
-
Collaborate with digital and broadcast teams across the country to amplify stories nationally.
-
Adapt and repurpose wire copy for Canadian audiences, applying SEO best practices.
-
Use tools such as WordPress (CMS), CP NewsPro, Getty/CP photo databases, and liveblogging platforms.
-
Help develop creative ways to integrate broadcast and digital content for a seamless audience experience.
Skills and experience you will bring:
-
Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
-
2+ years of experience producing digital content in a newsroom environment.
-
Exceptional writing, editing, and headline-writing skills.
-
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to find the national angle in any story.
-
Experience covering breaking news and delivering content quickly and accurately.
-
Familiarity with CP style, SEO strategies, and digital audience trends.
-
Versatility across formats: text, video, social, photo-based and interactive content.
-
A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and passion for storytelling.
**Application Deadline:**March 23, 2026
Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.
We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.
How to Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, application.
Current Corus Employees: .
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Not the right fit? Search for National Online Journalist jobs in Toronto, ON
About Corus Entertainment
Corus is Canada’s leading pure play media and content company, developing and delivering high-quality content and brands across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 35 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services.
Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX.
Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press.
Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content with a stable of globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and boys action series and ancillary consumer products programs.
Established in 2015, Corus Studios is a premium content studio that develops, produces and distributes a wide array of original lifestyle, unscripted and factual content globally.
Toon Boom Animation’s award-winning software is the global standard for 2D animation and storyboarding providing the artistic freedom to create in any style and efficiently publish anywhere.
Kids Can Press is the largest Canadian-owned children’s publisher with a catalog of over 700 picture books, nonfiction and fiction titles for children and young adults.
Corus also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and in 2019, extended its reach to millennials through new and ongoing partnerships with Complex and Twitter, expansion into short-form content with so.da originals and the acquisition of Kin.
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National Online Journalist - Global News Toronto
About the role
Job Description
Posted Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:00 PM | Expires Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:59 PM
Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.
Our culture and our people are what make us, US.
We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.
Ready to join US?
**Division:**News Digital
**Work Status:**Full-Time. Temporary Contract (18-Month)
**Location:**Corus Quay - Toronto, ON (On-site)
About the Role:
Global News is looking for a talented and driven National Online Journalist to join our Toronto-based digital team on a 18-month contract.
In this fast-paced role, you will help shape the voice of Globalnews.ca, producing timely, impactful, and original stories that resonate with audiences across Canada.
You’ll break national news, dive into trending topics, and craft high-quality digital content that sparks conversation and drives engagement.
Reporting to the Local Online Managing Editor, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the country to deliver compelling multi-platform storytelling that informs and inspires.
This is a Group 2 position under the current collective agreement.
Successful candidates must be flexible to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
You will contribute by:
-
Pitch, report, and write original national stories — from breaking news to deep-dive features.
-
Spot and shape trending stories, turning complex topics into accessible, engaging content.
-
Produce multi-platform content including articles, video, visuals, and interactive features.
-
Collaborate with digital and broadcast teams across the country to amplify stories nationally.
-
Adapt and repurpose wire copy for Canadian audiences, applying SEO best practices.
-
Use tools such as WordPress (CMS), CP NewsPro, Getty/CP photo databases, and liveblogging platforms.
-
Help develop creative ways to integrate broadcast and digital content for a seamless audience experience.
Skills and experience you will bring:
-
Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field.
-
2+ years of experience producing digital content in a newsroom environment.
-
Exceptional writing, editing, and headline-writing skills.
-
Strong editorial judgment and the ability to find the national angle in any story.
-
Experience covering breaking news and delivering content quickly and accurately.
-
Familiarity with CP style, SEO strategies, and digital audience trends.
-
Versatility across formats: text, video, social, photo-based and interactive content.
-
A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and passion for storytelling.
**Application Deadline:**March 23, 2026
Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.
We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.
How to Apply: If you’re interested in this opportunity, application.
Current Corus Employees: .
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Not the right fit? Search for National Online Journalist jobs in Toronto, ON
About Corus Entertainment
Corus is Canada’s leading pure play media and content company, developing and delivering high-quality content and brands across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 35 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services.
Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX.
Corus is an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press.
Nelvana is a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content with a stable of globally renowned brands that focus on comedies, preschool and boys action series and ancillary consumer products programs.
Established in 2015, Corus Studios is a premium content studio that develops, produces and distributes a wide array of original lifestyle, unscripted and factual content globally.
Toon Boom Animation’s award-winning software is the global standard for 2D animation and storyboarding providing the artistic freedom to create in any style and efficiently publish anywhere.
Kids Can Press is the largest Canadian-owned children’s publisher with a catalog of over 700 picture books, nonfiction and fiction titles for children and young adults.
Corus also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and in 2019, extended its reach to millennials through new and ongoing partnerships with Complex and Twitter, expansion into short-form content with so.da originals and the acquisition of Kin.