City : Montreal, Quebec

Category : Media

Industry : Telecommunications

Employer : Bell

Req Id: 359338 

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content - we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team. 
 

The Bell Media team creates and delivers the best Canadian and international content across our digital media, television, radio, and out-of-home advertising platforms. We’re looking for innovative team players ready to take some of the most well-known entertainment brands in the country to the next level.

Position: Digital Reporter, CTV News Montreal, Bell Media, Unifor 614M

Location: 1755 Rene-Levesque E., Montreal, Qc.

Status: Temporary - Full time (1 year)

Salary: Unifor 614M

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Will include morning, evening and weekend shifts. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities:

• Generate original stories and other content for all platforms
• Responsible for writing at least 5-7 news stories per day and updating them
• Pitch ideas for original reporting
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and adherence to standards of all material on the site (articles, headlines, photos, captions, video, etc.)
• Copy editing stories for grammar and accuracy
• Video editing
• May be asked to do on camera work
• Visualizations in infographics, maps, quizzes, timelines and data journalism
• Monitoring and publishing wires, with focus on SEO, keywords and social sharing
• Managing multiple social media streams; sending news alerts
• Participate in news editorial meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a newsroom
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to write accurate and engaging headlines
• Must demonstrate accountability and teamwork
• Experience writing news stories for the Montreal market is an asset
• Ability to work under constant tight deadlines; time management skills and multi-tasking abilities are essential
• Must be familiar with Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
• Degree in journalism preferred
• Keen interest and understanding of local news and current affairs, local community issues and political structures
• Television & on-camera experience, editing & camera abilities an asset
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop and other applications in the Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
• Familiarity with newsroom management systems (ex: iNews, etc.) and video encoding/format transferring an asset
• Other duties as assigned

Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. 

Additional Information:

Position Type: Union 
Job Status: Temporary - Full time 
Job Location: Canada : Quebec : Montreal 
Flexible work profile: Mobile
Application Deadline: 04/01/2022 

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Bell please email our Diversity & Inclusion Team at inclusion@bell.ca.

Created: Canada, QC, Montreal

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