Managing Editor - Global News Calgary

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4 : 59 AM

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

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We have a passion to connect with the world around us : to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care.

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Division : News & Information

Work Status : Full-Time

About the Role

Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment, has an exciting opportunity available on its award‑winning news team as Managing Editor for Calgary. The successful candidate will be required to work primarily on weekdays, with weekend and evening work as required by our dynamic news environment. If you have a positive, can‑do attitude, a passion for storytelling, and a proven track record of effective leadership in a major market television newsroom, then the most innovative news organization in Canada wants to hear from you!

You will contribute by :

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions, but does not outline all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position.

Working closely with the News leadership teams in Calgary and Edmonton, and reporting into the Global Calgary / Lethbridge News Director, the Managing Editor will :

• Ensure editorial resources are assigned to meet the needs of our local news platforms with a focus on priority topics local audiences want covered.
• Monitor story development throughout the day and provide guidance and coaching to digital journalists, assignment editor, supervisor online journalist and news ENG photographers on story direction and storytelling techniques.
• Vet reporter scripts each day, ensuring editorial standards and Global News Journalist Principles and Practices are met.
• Develop and maintain a high standard of content creation that includes effective writing, editing, and shooting for both digital and tv.

Day-to-day operations

Coach and mentor

Skills and experience you will bring

Application Deadline

January 30, 2026

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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 accessibility@corusent.com.

How to Apply

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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