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Division: Global News Calgary
Work Status: Part-Time
Location: Calgary, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:
Global Calgary’s News Department is currently seeking a part-time News Producer to join their team. This position reports directly to the Supervisor, News Producer. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts producing news content for Global Calgary’s market-leading newscasts including permanent weekends. This is a Group F position under the current collective agreement.

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

• Write news content for a variety of live and server-based news programs.
• Produce local news content from video gathered in the field along with affiliate, national and international content.
• Guide the editorial direction of news content including breaking news.
• Assign and vet reporters as required.
• Display creativity in the use of production graphics and other visual elements.
• Communicate breaking news and coordinate with local radio newsroom, resources desk, online, Edmonton and Lethbridge newsrooms.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other news and technical staff involved in the production of newscasts.
• Generate innovative ideas while leading a dynamic team.
• Control room experience is required with preference given to candidates with two years or more of proven experience.
• Write, post, and assign online content for breaking news in Calgary and coordinate with the broader online team to ensure stories are posted and socialized quickly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a news producer and demonstrated understanding of innovative production techniques and technology.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2024

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