
Producer - Global News Toronto
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Produce and write Health Matters and Business Matters segments daily, curating four compelling stories for each.
- Source and pitch relevant story ideas from wires, press releases, editorial partnerships, and competitors.
- Script and format content using Open Media (OM) and ensure all elements are filed accurately and on time.
- Coordinate closely with on-air reporters to align visuals, voiceovers, and timely segment delivery.
- Edit and prepare supporting content: shortened versions of each segment and two OC VOs per day.
- Write two 40-second business radio voicers for national distribution.
- Join the daily 9:00 a.m. editorial call with NND and online video teams to align content strategy.
- Distribute daily email summaries of segment plans, edits, and work-ahead assignments.
- Occasionally produce short-form digital content (e.g., YouTube Shorts) with a mobile-first, platform-aware lens.
- Assist reporters with packaging stories for affiliates and Global National, ensuring editorial consistency.
- Support expert outreach and guest coordination for reporter-led segments.
- Maintain regular communication with editors, assignment desks, and the Resources team.
- Adapt quickly to breaking news and editorial changes, updating scripts and segments as needed.
- Occasionally support live coverage and control room production when required.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in journalism or broadcast media.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a major market newsroom or equivalent editorial setting.
- Strong editorial instincts and a deep understanding of Canadian health and business issues.
- Exceptional writing and scripting skills tailored to broadcast.
- Proficient in Open Media, with familiarity in tools such as Viz, Dalet, and ENPS.
- Solid grasp of visual storytelling, video structure, and pacing.
- Experience with multi-platform content production is an asset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable navigating shifting priorities in a dynamic news cycle.