Part-Time Field Camera Operator/Editor

Rogers Communications; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Part-Time Field Camera Operator in Toronto to enhance their news operation. The role involves covering city events, capturing interviews, and engaging digital audiences. Candidates should have a creative mindset, valid G License, and flexibility in their schedule. This position requires a strong digital-first approach and a willingness to adapt to new technology.

Qualifications

• Valid G License required.
• Availability to cover news whenever it happens.
• Ability to collaborate with journalists on assignments.

Responsibilities

• Cover diverse city and community events.
• Creatively capture interviews and visuals.
• Collaborate on daily assignments.
• Transmit content to cloud platforms.

Skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Creative mindset

Curiosity

Digital-first approach

Strategic thinking

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.

Part-Time Field Camera Operator

Who we're looking for:

Rogers Sports and Media is seeking a Part-Time Field Camera Operator/Editor to enhance the CityNews/OMNI Television brands. As our news operation evolves to produce more content in the field, you will play a key role in transforming storytelling to better engage our digital audience.

What you'll do:

1. Cover diverse city and community events daily and nightly.
2. Creatively capture interviews, events, and newsworthy visuals.
3. Interview witnesses or principals at story locations and pass relevant information to the newsroom.
4. Collaborate with journalists on daily assignments.
5. Review and edit content using field-based Grass Valley hardware/software into broadcast-ready packages.
6. Transmit content to cloud platforms for online publication.
7. Generate enterprise story ideas based on insights and experiences.
8. Monitor digital/social media trends.
9. Troubleshoot technical issues.
10. Use audience insights to inform stories and production.
11. Live-stream from the field regularly to grow digital audiences.
12. Deliver content in various formats with necessary elements on deadline.
13. Build graphic elements using newsroom software and ensure data accuracy for broadcast.

What you bring:

• Willingness to learn new skills and emerging technology.
• Valid G License.
• Availability to cover news wherever and whenever it happens.
• Creative mindset for daily assignments.
• Curiosity and a desire to challenge conventions.
• Digital-first and analytical approach.
• Strategic and creative thinking.

Note: A pre-employment background check, including criminal, credit, and driver’s abstract checks, will be conducted.

Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Variable
Location: 333 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON
Background Checks: Canadian Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract

All employees are expected to work onsite at least four days per week starting October 6, 2025, increasing to five days from February 2, 2026, to foster in-person collaboration.

At Rogers, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our recruiters to discuss any accommodations needed.