Overnight News Writer, CTV News Vancouver, Bell Media

Position: Overnight News Writer, CTV Vancouver
Location: Bell Media, Vancouver, BC
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Hours of Work: Overnight shift Monday to Friday full time. Additional hours as required

Responsibilities

• Monitor wires, social media and other news sources to find fresh, relevant content for CTV Morning Live (CML)
• Chase live news guests for developing stories, write scripts and edit breaking news
• Write scripts and edit video for a variety of stories (news and features)
• Support field crew in sourcing highest quality video and delivering end goal to air the latest information in a timely manner on CML
• Share accountability for presenting end product that is consistent with highest professional journalistic standards
• Support and backfill in News Producing as required and other roles (i.e. chase producing and reporting) as assigned, where performance and qualifications permit
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of local, national, international news and current affairs
• Experience in broadcast writing
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask to meet deadlines while maintaining focus and composure
• Proven ability to marry picture and sound
• Excellent communication skills–both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team, and be self-motivated
• Familiar with social media and its use within news
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, breaking news environment due to editorial and time constraints
• Broadcast or Journalism degree or equivalent – with an understanding of broadcast law is an asset

Position Type: Non Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver
Work Arrangement: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)
Application Deadline: 04/15/2025