Producer

Rogers Communications•Calgary, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Full-Time Evening News Producer. This person will be a newsroom leader, taking initiative to shape and strengthen the CityNews brand. This is a leadership role within our news operation, ensuring our content engages and builds our audience on the Alberta 24/7 streaming platform and daily news programs. You are well-informed of the news cycle in Calgary, along with the rest of Alberta. The position is an evening weekday role.

Requirements

The ability to work under the pressure of a fast-paced newsroom and a willingness to explore new ways of producing news.
Proactive instincts, good journalistic sense and confidence to make editorial decisions.
A passion for local live and breaking news, and an interest in growing professionally.
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.

Responsibilities

Lead our evening coverage on 24/7 and CityNews Calgary.
Oversee the Alberta 24/7 stream, ensuring aired content is relevant and the latest.
Keep track of breaking news locally, nationally and internationally.
Write content and vet stories.
Bring the daily news program to air.
Collaborate with Supervising Producer for show and stream needs/requirements.
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.
Provide support during special events (e.g elections, referendums).

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.