Local News Producer - 24 month contract

Rogers Sports & Media; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company is seeking a Local News Producer to create high-quality news content in the Okanagan region. Responsibilities include researching stories, mentoring volunteers, and engaging with the local community. This role requires a passion for storytelling, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Candidates must also have a valid driver's license. This is a full-time role with a 12-month contract at the Kelowna location.

Qualifications

• Passion for news and storytelling, knowing how to craft compelling narratives.
• Creative and agile with the ability to handle multiple projects under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively recruit and mentor volunteers.
• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce relevant local news content with high production quality.
• Research and pitch story ideas to the Station Manager.
• Engage local creators and mentor volunteers.
• Build and maintain relationships with the local community.

Skills

News and storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Media skills

Job 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.

Local News Producer Rogers TV - 24 Month Contract

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a dedicated Local News Producer with a passion for local affairs and an interest to collaborate with community members to bring outstanding local content to our viewers in the Okanagan region.

What You'll Do

• Produce relevant local news content with high production quality.
• Research, develop, and pitch story ideas to Station Manager for approval.
• Deliver content to Master Control, ensuring accurate associated metadata in the scheduling and distribution system.
• Engage local creators and mentor volunteers to strengthen community programming.
• Build and maintain relationships with the local community.
• Stay up to date of the available production equipment, participating in training sessions as new equipment is introduced.
• Work collaboratively, cultivating positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for news and storytelling - you know what makes a great story and know how to tell it.
• A creative, agile, and decisive approach with the ability to tackle multiple projects and to deliver on deadline.
• Strong interpersonal, public relations, training and media related skills.
• A keen interest in improving skills needed to support various production tasks and solve technical problems when necessary.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to effectively recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse group of volunteers.
• Self-starter who works well with minimal direction.
• An understanding of community television and the production process are considered assets.
• A valid class 5 driver's license.

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: Full time

Shift: Variable

Length of Contract: 12 Months

Work Location: 2350 Hunter Road (7788), Kelowna, BC

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract

Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Production

Requisition ID: 329991

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week starting October 6, 2025, increasing to five (5) days per week effective February 2, 2026. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.

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