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Assignment Editor

Global Newsabout 20 hours ago
Regina, Saskatchewan
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Division: Global News Regina

Work Status: Full-time

Location: Regina, SK (Onsite)

About the Role:

Global Regina’s News Department is seeking a full-time Assignment Editor to join its team. The successful candidate will be a dedicated and proven journalist ready to take on a pivotal role in the newsroom. A strong sense of news and good organizational skills are required. You must be up to the challenge of leading a team of committed and competitive people. A can-do attitude is necessary. This is a key position in a highly motivated newsroom and there is great room for personal growth. This position reports directly to the Provincial Managing Editor for Saskatchewan. This is a Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

The following is a summary of the primary functions, but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position:

  • Develop daily and long-term planning of editorial content and strategies.
  • Research and craft original and creative story ideas, including enterprise stories and special event coverage.
  • Chase sources and information and have the ability to react to breaking news.
  • Work with the managing editor to assign reporters, cameras, and other resources.
  • Function as a resource for reporters.
  • Communicate with Regina on the technical needs for each newscast.
  • Assign live resources as needed.
  • Communicate with other affiliates to support the network on stories of regional / national interest.
  • Participate in and co-lead assignment meetings.
  • Work with online producers to ensure seamless transition of content across all platforms.

Skills and experience you will bring:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in the news industry, preferably as a news producer, digital journalist, or assignment editor.
  • Strong news judgment and knowledge of Saskatchewan, including current events and politics.
  • The ability to motivate a talented team of reporters with an opportunity for growth in leadership.
  • Excellent news writing skills with a high degree of competence and clarity.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape.
  • Ability to lead a competitive and aggressive newsroom.
  • Ability to motivate and mentor.
  • A desire to always push forward and try new things.
  • Ability to write/produce online versions of news stories.
  • Strong research skills.
  • Ability to handle the demands and pressure of multiple daily online and broadcast deadlines.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2025

About Global News

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Global News provides community-based news, weather and information about issues in Canada and abroad. We leverage the strength of Corus Entertainment – to tell our stories in ways that make a difference: through video, text, photos and interactive features. And we deliver those stories to Canadians wherever and whenever they want: through the web, mobile, email, RSS feeds, and social media.