Associate Assignment Editor- 18 month contract

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Associate Assignment Editor - 18 month contract

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.

Associate Assignment Editor - 18 month contract

Please note : As Sportsnet is a continuous operation, this position regularly requires evening and weekend work.

Who we’re looking for :

We’re looking for an Associate Assignment Editor who’s responsible for staying on top of the stories that matter to Canadian sports fans and our ever-growing audience, who is as good at long‑range planning as they are reacting to breaking news, and who ensures our coverage is best in class.

What you’ll do :

• Flag sound and news from around the sports world to ensure all our platforms are aware and able to request proper coverage.
• Shot‑list sound while at the same time highlighting and alerting departments to important sound bites and content.
• Remote coordinate live hits / talkbacks via the control room with reporters and analysts in the field.
• Work with our Assignment Editors and Editorial / Production management to ensure comprehensive coverage of all sports news and content.
• Work with Sportsnet’s content teams to ensure that our news coverage is optimal.
• Continuously evaluate our ongoing coverage to make adjustments.
• Work with reporters, camera operators and the assignment team to leverage our resources into the best coverage possible.
• Collaborate with Sportsnet’s senior editorial team to innovate, developing new forms of content and the workflows needed to produce that content.
• Communicate Sportsnet’s coverage plans to all relevant parties, platforms and content leads.
• Build strong and collaborative relationships within and outside Sportsnet.

What you bring :

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 driver’s abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule : Full time

Shift : Variable

Length of Contract : 12 Months

Work Location : 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements : Up to 10%

Background Check(s) Required : Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting Category / Function : Broadcasting & Production

Requisition ID : 327549

To support career growth, collaboration, and high‑performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week starting October 6, 2025, increasing to five (5) days per week effective February 2, 2026. We believe that in‑person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry‑leading performance.

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.

Location

Toronto, ON, CA

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