Overview
News Anchor & Producer Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Global News
About the Role:
Global Toronto is seeking a full-time, temporary (12-month) Anchor/Producer to join the team. Reporting to the News Director, this role will be responsible for co-anchoring Global News at 6 and anchoring late-night newscasts across various markets. The successful candidate must be comfortable working late nights on a regular basis, as well as a range of other shifts as required, including early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position supports our multi-platform, digital-first strategy and contributes to our commitment to delivering news content 24/7. This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Anchor local and national newscasts in various markets and platforms
- Work with producers to lead editorial discussions and help determine the editorial direction and content of newscasts
- Initiate and develop story ideas through contact development, research, and interviews
- Actively participate in daily meetings by bringing enterprise pitches and advocating for strong local content
- Write, edit, and produce packaged and live segments
- Report, Anchor, Co-Anchor other Global newscasts and/or special event coverage
- Creatively use production graphics and other visual elements to enhance storytelling
- Be a strong advocate, model, and mentor for digital journalism and a digital-first workflow
- Participate in Global Toronto promotional and community initiatives
- Perform other duties as required
Skills and Experience:
- Post-secondary education in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field
- An experienced Journalist capable of reporting and anchoring daily news
- Minimum five years of reporting/anchoring experience is required. Preferable experience anchoring a daily newscast in a major market
- Exemplary leadership and communication skills
- Exceptional news writing, news delivery, and storytelling skills
- Proven on-air presentation, including live remotes and unscripted material
- Strong news judgment and editorial skills
- Proficient in creating, curating, and developing content using digital operating systems for multiple platforms
- The ability to respond quickly and knowledgeably to breaking news
- Strong understanding of local news in various markets as well as national news
- 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
- Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to make independent decisions in pressure situations
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively collaborate in a team setting
- Work well under pressure while meeting strict deadlines, possess a desire to be the best, and have a positive can-do attitude
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adjust to changing priorities and objectives
Final date to receive applications: December 23, 2025
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Writing/Editing and Public Relations
Industries
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Entertainment Providers
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Title: News Anchor & Producer
Company: Global News
Location: Toronto, Canada
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