Online Supervisor

Globalnews.ca is looking for a full-time Online Supervisor based in Toronto to join its team.

Reporting to the Managing Editor for Local Coverage, the successful candidate will both report stories and help oversee a dynamic group while creating top-quality content daily.

They will require a strong communication and organizational skills and must be able to move efficiently and responsibly through a sizeable volume of stories coming from markets across the country.

They will also show a track record for reporting news hits.

A demonstrable enthusiasm and curiosity for local stories is a must, as is a passion for mentoring younger reporters.

The successful candidate will have at least 5-7 years of journalistic experience as an editor, reporter or preferably both.

This is a Group 5 position under the current collective agreement.

This position will oversee the latter part of the daily news cycle and will provide some work-from-home flexibility.

You will contribute by:

• Encouraging, directing, and overseeing the production and promotion of compelling online content.
• Communicating, teaching, tracking and model Global News’ best practices in digital journalism.
• Mentoring newer employees in best journalism and online practices including but not limited to CP Style and Global News Journalistic Principles and Practices.
• Writing, posting and promoting online content.
• Champion online coverage at meetings and throughout the day to ensure digital platforms are prioritized.
• Report on top-performing content to help inform editorial decisions for all publishing platforms.
• Developing and execute strategies to grow and engage our audience on globalnews.ca and social media.
• Monitor real-time site performance and work with online staff to optimize.
• Working with managing editors, news directors and others to implement a flexible workflow that supports multi-platform content production.
• Working with managing editors and administrative support staff to schedule online journalists, ensuring region-wide coverage seven days a week.
• Maintaining regular contact with fellow Global News digital leaders and communicating key changes and improvements to staff and managers.
• Participating in planning special news, community and marketing events and projects.
• Support marketing with online and social efforts, as required.
• Ensuring all online stories are vetted for content, grammar and style.
• Work with managing editors to improve your own and your team’s writing skills.
• Ensuring local and wire content is posted and promoted in a timely fashion.
• Oversee access to official accounts on social networks.
• Ensure content is promoted optimally.
• Overseeing viewer relations on social media.
• Resolve and respond to website user complaints and feedback.

Skills and experience you bring:

• Post-secondary education in journalism, communications or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a major market print or online role.
• Experience supervising or leading a team is required.
• Editing experience is required.
• Proficient in social media including but not limited to Snapchat and Instagram.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, effectively, and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Punctuality and promptness is required.
• Successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.