Producer

Rogers Communications•Vancouver, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Full-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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets
25% off TSC items
20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores
Company matching contributions to charities you support
Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
Priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
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.