Traffic Anchor

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.

Part-Time News and Traffic Anchor- 1130 News Radio

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with our talented team of journalists to find the most compelling stories
• Provide timely, accurate, and compelling news and traffic reports
• Build and read newscasts and traffic reports
• Find ways to tell those stories effectively on multiple platforms, with a special emphasis on audio storytelling and writing
• Contribute original story ideas which leads to riveting content that you produce yourself
• Support your teammates by helping with all areas of the editorial process, from pitch to publish
• Deliver stories which will stand out from the competition
• Focus on telling stories on audio formats, while also contributing to digital and TV programming
• Bring your traffic reports alive by detailing the problems in a driver-friendly way and offering solutions

What you bring:

• A passion for storytelling - you know what makes a great story and know how to tell it
• A developed sense of what kinds of stories Vancouver wants and needs to hear, with attention to our diverse communities
• An strong understanding of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley traffic patterns
• Excellent teamwork skills and an amazing attitude towards work and team
• Curiosity and a desire to push beyond the surface of news stories, and challenge the status quo
• An understanding of the needs of a 21st century, multi-platform newsroom
• A willingness to put the team first, and an ability to work in service of a larger goal
• News and Traffic issues move fast! You must be able to multi-task and deliver for multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines
• We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team and are thrilled that you are wanting to continue your career with Rogers. We are committed to your growth & development and your past performance and contributions to the company will be considered during the recruitment process

What's in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
• Company matching contributions to charities you support

Growth & Development Opportunities:

• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
• Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

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: 2440 Ash St (094), Vancouver, BC
Travel Requirements: None
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News
Requisition ID: 290164