Division: Global News Kingston

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Kingston, ON (Onsite) About the Role:

Are you curious? Do you like learning current things? Do you want to make a difference by helping people understand the world around them better? If you have a thirst for knowledge and are looking for a career that provides an outlet for your creativity, you may be interested in working as a Videographer for Global News in Kingston.

Global

Kingston is looking for a full-time Videographer (Video Journalist) to join their team. Reporting to the News Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for pitching, creating, and delivering quality news content for television. This role will be responsible for CKWS News on Global Kingston at 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 11pm.

This position requires working a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This is a Group 3 position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by: Daily reporting of local news and community events for Global News CKWS News at 5:30, CKWS News at 6:30, CKWS News at 11.

Shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and reporting local-sourced news for television broadcast.

Pitching, pursuing, and producing new and unique news stories that matter to the local community and beyond.

Initiating and developing story and feature ideas through contact development, research, and interviews.

Monitoring all news sources, including feeds, wires, and social media.

Shooting descriptive and interesting video footage to enhance visual storytelling.

Chasing breaking news stories - including providing live coverage, setting up interviews for broadcast,



and facilitating pictures and video for online coverage.

Coordinating updates for breaking or developing stories.

Publishing video content to our website and social media channels.

Establishing and maintaining a network of news contacts throughout Kingston and surrounding regions.

Creatively using production graphics and other visual elements to enhance storytelling.

Representing the company at various community and charity events as required.

Understanding and adhering to Global News’ Journalistic Principles and Practices.

Backfilling other roles within the newsroom as appropriate (anchor, producer, assignment support, etc.).

Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience you will bring: Post-secondary education in Broadcast Journalism or a related field.

Experience shooting video, editing, and writing news stories for TV broadcast.

Excellent news writing and storytelling skills.

Camera operation experience and familiarity with non-linear editing.

A demonstrable passion for current affairs and news, with a keen interest in developing skills to grow within the news industry.

A knack for getting tough interviews.

Ability to effectively solve problems and trouble-shoot while dealing with the unexpected.

Ability to handle the demands and pressure of tight deadlines and breaking news.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.

Effective communication and organization skills.

A positive attitude, strong team player, and a desire to collaborate in a multiplatform newsroom.

A valid passport and class “G” driver’s license is required with a clean driver's abstract.

Application Deadline: September 10, 2026

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