Breaking News Digital Producer, Bell Media
Req Id: 429211
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Summary
Title: Breaking News Digital Producer
Company: Bell Media INC.
Job Status: Regular Full Time
Workways profile: Full-time in office, Monday to Friday
CTV News is looking for a Breaking News Digital Producer. If you thrive on breaking news, but remain calm under pressure, see news as a public service, will happily debate Oxford commas, and receive a thrill every time you are first and accurate on breaking news, you’ve landed at the right job posting.
You will be expected to write and edit breaking news for CTVNews.ca, reaching one of the biggest audiences in Canada, by way of alerts, articles, live updates, explanatory features on the nation’s top stories.
You will be working closely with the Central Assignment Desk and Digital Leaders following their lead on the day’s agenda.
We are looking for a qualified journalist who has proven editing skills, experience with daily deadlines, and an instinct for what works on digital platforms. This person will have the ability to multi-task seamlessly while managing writers, editing correspondent copy, collaborating with colleagues, and staying on top of news as it comes.
At CTV News, our journalists are our greatest assets and we value our team. You'll be working alongside some of Canada's top award-winning journalists who cover the world’s biggest stories.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring wires, online chatter, competitors, and other sources of information for emerging news
- Responding to breaking news, alerting the team and broader newsroom
- Writing and editing breaking news for all our digital platforms
- Distributing breaking news alerts on CTV News and third-party platforms, publishes banners
- Using alternative story formats to deliver breaking news updates as they emerge, such as packages that incorporate livestreams, live blogs, embeds
- Work closely with colleagues in the national and local newsrooms to tell breaking news stories
- Working in collaboration with colleagues to develop and execute strategy for major news events
Critical Qualifications
- Has a degree in Journalism
- Has at least 3 years’ experience at a digital news environment
- Gets it fast, but more importantly, gets it right
- Has excellent news judgment, a knack for recognizing when to drop what you’re doing and pivot to an emerging story
- Possesses excellent writing and editing skills, plus advanced knowledge of CP Style Guide
- Is familiar with at least some of the tools we use, including Content Management Systems, Chartbeat, Adobe Analytics, Comscore, but also has ideas about others we should be considering
- Has the ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain creativity in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment
Here are just some of the perks of working at CTV News:
- Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, and benefits for full-time employees, covering vision, dental, extended health care, including access to our employee assistance program, and unlimited coverage for mental health support services
- Time off: Flexible time-off policy to use several weeks of vacation time
- Equipment: Company cellphone and laptop
- Discounts: Employee discounts on phone, internet, TV packages
- Professional growth: As a national company, we offer Canada-wide opportunities, as well as the chance to partake in virtual and in-person courses
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Non Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Work Arrangement: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)
Application Deadline: 04/10/2026
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
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