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Senior Director

Senior Director

RogersToronto, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Director

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.

Breakfast Television is looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic and passionate director to take Canada's best morning show into a new era of quality television.As an experienced Director reporting to the Supervising Producer, you know how to deliver a stellar TV production.As a proven TV professional, you know how to emphasize creativity over tradition, and work with ongoing challenges in a live environment for a four-hour local and national show. You are in charge of what viewers at home see each day, and you are a born leader who can guide a production team through ongoing change and challenges in a live environment.

You know how to bring the best out of talent and create memorable moments. Most importantly, you love to make fun TV!

What You'll Do...

  • Responsible for executing live and pre-recorded productions in a fully equipped control room
  • Work with TD, Line Producer, Production Assistant and Audio operator in control room
  • Build strong relationships with floor staff and camera operators in studio
  • Clearly and concisely communicate vision of show to team
  • Works to elevate the production of Breakfast Television through creative vision and technical expertise
  • Execute the overall vision of the show as directed by show producers
  • Works directly with talent in-show, clearly communicating direction and flow, and responding to their creative ideas (sometimes with quick turnaround)
  • Cue live sources in the field as required
  • Ability to act as crew leader
  • Other duties as required
  • Ensure that programs and segments meet company and industry standards for content and quality

What You'll Have...

  • Experience directing live studio productions
  • A strong understanding of all control room positions and creative / technical aspects of show production
  • Understanding and experience in floor management, camera placement, and presentation
  • Experience in writing and production an asset
  • Ability to multi-task and deal with intense pressure of a five-hour show
  • Ability to adhere to, and work within, very tight timelines
  • Ability to work early mornings
  • Ability to troubleshoot
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work well with others and as astrong team member

    • 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"
  • Flexibility to work from home even after the pandemic ends
  • Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android / Mac or PC etc.)

    • Not sure if you should apply for this role? Talk to your Manager or your HR Business Partner.

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    Posting Type : Internal and External Candidates Considered

    Hiring Manager : Kevin Forget

    Recruiter : Carlos Garcia

    Salary Grade : GG

    Schedule : Full time

    Shift : Day

    Length of Contract : No Selection

    Work Location : 33 Dundas St. East (909), Toronto, ON

    Travel Requirements : Up to 10%

    Bargaining Unit / Union : CP4 - Citytv Toronto

    Posting Category / Function : Broadcasting&TV Operations

    Referral Bonus Amount : $$0.00

    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.

    Location : Toronto, ON, CA

    Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including :

  • Health & well-being benefits
  • Donation matching
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Wealth Accumulation including : Pension plan & Employee stock options
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs
  • available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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