Division: Global Edmonton - News Gathering
Work Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Edmonton, AB (On-site)
About the Role
Global Edmonton’s News Department is seeking two permanent, full-time Digital Journalists to join its News Gathering team. This is an on-site, multiplatform journalism role that requires candidates to report, write, shoot, edit and produce content for television and digital platforms.
Candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, days, evenings and permanent weekends.
This is a Group H position in accordance with the current collective agreement.
You Will Contribute By
The following represents the primary responsibilities of the role but does not include all duties that may be assigned:
- Research, develop and produce original, enterprising news stories and guest ideas.
- Report, shoot, write and edit stories for multiple daily newscasts and globalnews.ca.
- Write clear, compelling news content for television and digital platforms.
- Produce and line up dynamic newscasts, creating strong content for both live and server-based shows.
- Produce local news content using video gathered in the field, as well as affiliate, national and international material.
- Report live on location and in studio as required.
- Meet multiple daily deadlines to write, publish, promote, update and curate local, regional and national content for globalnews.ca.
- Respond quickly and effectively to breaking news and evolving stories.
- Collaborate with the Edmonton newsroom, local radio newsroom, Resources Desk, National News Desk and Online teams to coordinate coverage.
- Use production graphics and other visual elements creatively to enhance storytelling.
- Participate in editorial and assignment meetings and contribute ideas for daily and future coverage.
- Be a strong advocate, role model and mentor for digital journalism and a video-first workflow.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues based in Lethbridge and Calgary.
- Participate in Global Edmonton promotional and community initiatives.
- Perform other duties as required.
Skills and Experience You Will Bring
The successful candidates will have:
- A degree or diploma in journalism from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- A minimum of one year of reporting experience, with demonstrated on-air presentation skills, including live remotes and unscripted material.
- Proven video shooting and editing experience.
- Strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms, supported by excellent traditional and online research skills.
- Sound editorial judgment and the confidence to make timely editorial decisions.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- The ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- A willingness and ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies, platforms and newsroom workflows.
- A valid driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
When applying, please include a portfolio or examples of your work, such as demo reels, reporting clips, video samples, or links to published broadcast and/or digital content. Applications that do not include relevant work samples will not be considered.
Application Deadline: November 23, 2026
