Community Reporter

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Division: Global News Calgary

Work Status: Temporary Contract 

Location: Calgary, AB (On-site)

About the Role

Global Calgary's News Department is currently seeking a temporary contract Community Reporter to join their team. A successful applicant will be required to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, days, evenings and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the News Director. This is a Group G position as part of the collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions and does not outline all of the duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Daily reporting of Community Events and journalism related to commercial partners as approved by the News department.
• Create relationships with Community organizations.
• Generate original and relative Community focused story ideas.
• Assist Sales with content brainstorming and execution.
• Write, produce and post content with multiple deadlines on a daily basis for television, radio and online.
• Utilize new technology on a daily basis to provide video, stills and streaming video for online, social media and broadcast.
• Live on location reporting as required.
• Present Our YYC community calendar on a bi-monthly basis.
• Represent Global Calgary at public functions.
• Available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you will bring:

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Broadcasting or equivalent experience.
• Experienced journalist capable of reporting and Community Events.
• Minimum two years prior reporting/anchoring experience in a major market.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment in line with station objectives.
• Ability to go live from the field with strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and objectives.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate accountability and teamwork.
• Must work well under pressure, possess a desire to be the best, have a positive can-do attitude.
• Be able to meet strict deadlines and work co-operatively with others in a teamwork setting.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of new media tools and technologies (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc..) and related applications.
• Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing technology and workflows as well as show a willingness to learn new online skills in a multi-faceted digital news operation.

Application Deadline: December 19, 2025

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