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Local News Producer - Rogers TV

Rogers TV

Edmonton

Remote

CAD 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

Rogers TV is seeking a Local News Producer to deliver engaging local news content with high production quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, creativity in managing projects, and strong relationships within the community. This fully remote position focuses on collaboration with local creators and community engagement, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits
Donation matching
Paid time off for volunteering
Pension plan
Employee stock options
Generous employee discounts
Leadership development programs

Qualifications

  • Passion for news and storytelling.
  • Creative and decisive with the ability to tackle multiple projects.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities to mentor a diverse group of volunteers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Storytelling
Interpersonal Skills
Collaboration
Public Relations

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

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 Lloydminster area.

This position is fully remote but requires you to be based in Lloydminster.

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 customers and colleagues.

What You 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.
  • Valid Class 5 license with no restrictions.

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.

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: 5402 50 Ave (7842), Lloydminster, AB

Travel Requirements: No Selection

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

Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News

Requisition ID: 325924

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. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media

Location:

Edmonton, AB, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

  • Health & well-being benefits
  • Donation matching
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs
  • available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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