Evening TV News Producer

Jeffgaulin; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Rogers services

Blue Jays game tickets discount

Charitable matching contributions

Career development programs (MyPath)

Job summary

CityNews Calgary is seeking an Evening TV News Producer to lead the Calgary-based 24/7/CityNews Calgary coverage and to shape the Alberta stream for local, national and international relevance.

You will write, vet and air content, assign stories, and collaborate with the Supervising Producer to meet show and stream needs while supporting field teams during major events.

Qualifications

• 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 (elections, referendums).

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial decision making

Local live news

Curiosity-driven storytelling

Job description

Evening TV News Producer REF#: JG35041 CityNews

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Posted: August14, 2026

Salary:

Description

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. 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.

What you will do

• 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).

What's in it for you

• 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)
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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. In certain provinces (e.g. British Columbia) you are required to obtain and maintain a valid security worker licence to perform your position's duties. If applicable, you must obtain the required license and provide proof of satisfactory to the Company that you have obtained it on or before your start date. To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. 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.