We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.
We’re looking for a part-time broadcast news producer with a can-do attitude! Someone can put a news show to air, who loves to chase news, and thrives under pressure and deadlines. A strong communicator and storyteller who embraces innovation and new technology.
What you will be doing:
- Find, chase, research news content for multiple markets
- Write content and vet stories
- Line up news shows and take them to air
- Assign news stories when needed
- Collaborate with supervising producers for show needs/requirements
- Locate visuals needed to tell story
- Support and communicate with field teams (VJs, ENG)
- Generate story ideas and pitches
- Complete, vet all production elements needed for air (fonts, graphics, outcues etc.)
- Deliver for multiple deadlines
- Work independently
- Attend daily, weekly content and programming meetings as needed
- Contribute to /produce digital content
What you will bring…
- Proven strong editorial judgement
- Excellent writing skills, with experience writing for broadcast
- Good working knowledge of technical equipment used in production as well as general understanding of how broadcast news operations work
- Television news production experience
- Automated control room experience an asset
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work quickly and independently under pressure
- Social Media savviness is a must
- Graduate of a broadcasting or journalism program or equivalent experience
- Must be able to work various shifts including weekends and evenings
Here’s what you can expect in return:
- A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
- A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
- A team that trusts and wants to win together
- Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”
At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
