Part-Time News Producer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? 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 News Producer to shape and strengthen the CityNews brand. They will be a leader within our news operation as we evolve the way we produce and tell our stories to better engage and build our audiences. Our producers are called upon to oversee the creation of ground-breaking original and breaking news content on our streaming channels, our daily news programs, and our digital platforms. Various producing responsibilities will form a regular part of the work, including lining-up newscasts, vetting news content and coordinating event coverage, and overseeing our 24/7 livestream channel. The position may require evening and weekend shifts.

What you will do:

• Line up news shows and take them to air
• Collaborate with supervising producers for show needs/requirements
• Complete, vet all production elements needed for air (fonts, graphics, outcues etc.)
• Find, chase, research news content for multiple markets
• Write content and vet stories
• Assign news stories when needed
• Locate visuals/materials needed to tell story
• Support and communicate with field teams (VJs, ENG)
• Contribute to /help generate story ideas and pitches

What you bring:

• An insatiable curiosity. We want producers who are always asking why and pushing our stories into territories that our competition is not exploring, while also offering context that our audience is seeking.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Patience and a willingness to explore new ways of producing news
• A passion for local live and breaking news, strong editorial judgement, and an interest in growing professionally in a fast-paced, fun newsroom

What's in it for you:

• Leadership which supports 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.”

​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Part time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 180 West 2nd Avenue (810), Vancouver, BC
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News
Requisition ID: 317105