Online Supervisor - Global News Toronto

Online Supervisor - Global News Toronto

24 Oct
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Corus Entertainment
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Toronto

24 Oct

Corus Entertainment

Toronto

At Corus Entertainment, we’re shaping the future of media in Canada—home to the country’s biggest hits, most trusted news, and greatest value.

Our mission is easy: to create engaging content, connect with audiences wherever they are, and drive meaningful growth. Guided by our values—Think Boldly, Make a Positive Impact, Win as a Team, and Own the Outcome—we bring creativity and collaboration to everything we do. If you’re ready to make an impact, there’s a place for you at Corus. Division: Global News Toronto

Work Status: Full time

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

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 adaptable 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.
- A positive, can-do attitude is essential.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026 Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at [email protected].

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