Be part of driving Canada’s number one local newsroom into the future!  CTV Toronto is looking for experienced video journalists who have an appreciation for how today’s audiences consume quality content on multiple platforms.  

Successful candidates want to deliver that content using the latest technology at the speed of today’s news consumer

 Responsibilities:

• On camera presentation of news and information segments – on multiple platforms
• High quality journalism adhering to all legal, ethical and regulatory standards
• Gathering high quality video and photos
• Editing video in the field using the latest non-linear technology
• Filling out pre designed graphics templates for insertion in news stories cut in the field
• Writing solid and engaging content for multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, social)
• Conducting interviews, researching, and identifying original story ideas
• Meeting multiple filing deadlines in order to ensure immediate and up-to-date news coverage online and on-air
• Tracking and booking follow up news coverage
• Working weekday, weekend, and evening shifts
• Providing backfill for other news positions as required

 Qualifications:

• A forward-looking approach toward the news industry and modern newsgathering techniques
• Exceptional on-air delivery and outstanding storytelling skills
• A solid understanding of how Canadians consume news today on multiple platforms
• Minimum 5 years working in a news operation including a professional journalistic environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in non-linear editing (packages, VOs, intros, bumpers and special effects)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of ENG gear including troubleshooting
• Demonstrated competency in writing voice-overs, short packages, package intros, and promotional items to the standards set by CTV News
• Proficiency with computers and social media
• Experience exercising editorial judgment in a deadline-driven news environment
• Post-Secondary education in journalism or broadcasting preferred
• In-depth knowledge of coverage region, national and international news.  Evidence of being a “consumer of news”
• Ability to develop and maintain news contacts to allow for effective coverage on deadline
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines of several simultaneous duties, while maintaining focus.  Ability to work in a team, and be self-motivated
• The successful applicant must demonstrate a high degree of adaptability and must be committed to learning and functioning in a fast paced environment
• Candidates must be capable of lifting and carrying camera equipment. (approx. 15-20 pounds)
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract are required