Video Journalist - Global News Toronto
About the role
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00 PM | Expires Tuesday, March 31, 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:**Global News Toronto
**Work Status:**Full-Time, Temporary Contract (18-Months)
**Location:**Toronto, ON - Don Mills (On-site)
About the Role: Global Toronto has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Video Journalist on the National Online Video team for an 18-month contract.
Reporting to the National Managing Editor of Online Video, the successful candidate would be responsible to produce daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms.
This position requires working a variety of shifts on a rotational basis, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.
You will contribute by:
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Producing daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms (online, YouTube, social media, Global’ s 24/7 OTT streaming service, and broadcast).
-
Creating compelling videos to support breaking news coverage for major international, national, and local stories.
-
Working with Global News Resources desk to coordinate live coverage and content delivery for Global News broadcast and digital properties according to strict delivery deadlines.
-
Working directly with members of the National News Desk (NND) and National Online Team to coordinate coverage in breaking news situations and ensure smooth delivery of video content for all Global News digital platforms.
-
Managing daily maintenance and overseeing curation of video content on Globalnews.ca and the Global TV app.
-
Providing editorial oversight for digital video coverage when needed on issues such as graphic content, language and style, Fair Dealing, and factchecking.
-
Writing scripts, cutting video clips, and producing content for Global News broadcast properties as well as our 24/7 OTT news channel.
-
Ensure we meet our regulatory requirements by overseeing delivery of daily newscast content for online VOD.
-
Ensure the accessibility of our news content by making sure full newscast content is available with English closed captioning.
-
Performing other duties as required.
Skills and experience you will bring:
-
Post-secondary education in a broadcast related field; journalism degree is an asset.
-
News writing or production experience is required.
-
2-4 years of experience with non-linear editing tools: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Sony Vegas, Grass Valley, etc.
-
Experience live streaming on a variety of digital platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Periscope etc.
-
The ability to create and oversee production of a wide range of news content for a multi-faceted news operation.
-
Ability to write in a breaking news style for multiple platforms in a clear and concise manner.
-
A passion for breaking news and broad knowledge of current events at a national and international level.
-
Must be able to adapt in a breaking news situation; focus on prioritization of content delivery in a time-sensitive environment.
-
Working knowledge of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
-
Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices an asset.
-
Experience writing for TV an asset.
-
Previous experience with online Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress an asset.
-
A team player that can work both independently and within a collaborative environment.
-
Knowledge of Global News broadcast, online, or YouTube properties an asset.
-
Excellent organizational and communication skills necessary.
-
Ability to work in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
-
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a consistent basis is necessary.
-
Creative mind with the ability to think outside the box and solve problems.
-
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-pressure situation.
-
Self-motivated individual that can be counted on to make decisions.
**Application Deadline:**March 31, 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 Video 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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Video Journalist - Global News Toronto
About the role
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:00 PM | Expires Tuesday, March 31, 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:**Global News Toronto
**Work Status:**Full-Time, Temporary Contract (18-Months)
**Location:**Toronto, ON - Don Mills (On-site)
About the Role: Global Toronto has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Video Journalist on the National Online Video team for an 18-month contract.
Reporting to the National Managing Editor of Online Video, the successful candidate would be responsible to produce daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms.
This position requires working a variety of shifts on a rotational basis, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.
You will contribute by:
-
Producing daily news content, live events, and breaking news coverage across multiple digital platforms (online, YouTube, social media, Global’ s 24/7 OTT streaming service, and broadcast).
-
Creating compelling videos to support breaking news coverage for major international, national, and local stories.
-
Working with Global News Resources desk to coordinate live coverage and content delivery for Global News broadcast and digital properties according to strict delivery deadlines.
-
Working directly with members of the National News Desk (NND) and National Online Team to coordinate coverage in breaking news situations and ensure smooth delivery of video content for all Global News digital platforms.
-
Managing daily maintenance and overseeing curation of video content on Globalnews.ca and the Global TV app.
-
Providing editorial oversight for digital video coverage when needed on issues such as graphic content, language and style, Fair Dealing, and factchecking.
-
Writing scripts, cutting video clips, and producing content for Global News broadcast properties as well as our 24/7 OTT news channel.
-
Ensure we meet our regulatory requirements by overseeing delivery of daily newscast content for online VOD.
-
Ensure the accessibility of our news content by making sure full newscast content is available with English closed captioning.
-
Performing other duties as required.
Skills and experience you will bring:
-
Post-secondary education in a broadcast related field; journalism degree is an asset.
-
News writing or production experience is required.
-
2-4 years of experience with non-linear editing tools: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Sony Vegas, Grass Valley, etc.
-
Experience live streaming on a variety of digital platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Periscope etc.
-
The ability to create and oversee production of a wide range of news content for a multi-faceted news operation.
-
Ability to write in a breaking news style for multiple platforms in a clear and concise manner.
-
A passion for breaking news and broad knowledge of current events at a national and international level.
-
Must be able to adapt in a breaking news situation; focus on prioritization of content delivery in a time-sensitive environment.
-
Working knowledge of how major news organizations are employing a wide range of digital platforms and formats.
-
Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices an asset.
-
Experience writing for TV an asset.
-
Previous experience with online Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress an asset.
-
A team player that can work both independently and within a collaborative environment.
-
Knowledge of Global News broadcast, online, or YouTube properties an asset.
-
Excellent organizational and communication skills necessary.
-
Ability to work in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
-
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on a consistent basis is necessary.
-
Creative mind with the ability to think outside the box and solve problems.
-
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a high-pressure situation.
-
Self-motivated individual that can be counted on to make decisions.
**Application Deadline:**March 31, 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 Video 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.