Producer (Part-Time)

Rogers Sports & Media; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Tickets discounts

Growth & Development Opportunities

Wellness Programs

CBT & Virtual therapy

Fitness membership

Charity matching

Job summary

Rogers Sports & Media in Calgary is seeking a Part-Time Evening News Producer to shape and strengthen the CityNews Calgary brand. This leadership role will guide 24/7 streaming and daily news coverage while coordinating with field teams to deliver timely local and regional stories.

The position requires weekend and stat holiday work and a strong news judgment in a fast-paced environment. On-site at Calgary offices with opportunities for growth within the CityNews team.

Qualifications

• The ability to work under the pressure of a fast-paced newsroom.
• Proactive instincts, good journalistic sense and confidence to make editorial decisions.
• A passion for local live and breaking news and growing professionally.
• Insatiable curiosity and desire to push stories into new territories.

Responsibilities

• Lead our evening coverage on 24/7 and CityNews Calgary during the weekends.
• 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

Fast-paced newsroom

Proactive instincts

Journalistic sense

Editorial decisions

Local live news

Breaking news

Insatiable curiosity

Job description

• Provide supportduringspecial events(e.gelections,referendums)

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 Part-TimeEvening News Producer. This person will take initiativeto shape and strengthen the CityNews brand. This is aleadership rolewithin our news operation, ensuring our contentengagesand buildsour audienceonthe Alberta 24/7streamingplatformanddaily newsprograms.You are well-informed of the news cycle in Calgary,along withthe rest of Alberta.

The position requires work on weekends and STAT holidays.

What You Will Do

• Lead our evening coverage on 24/7 and CityNews Calgary during the weekends
• Oversee the Alberta 24/7 stream, ensuringairedcontentisrelevant and the latest.
• Keep track of breaking news locally,nationallyand internationally.
• Write content and vet stories.
• Bring the daily news program to air.
• Collaborate withSupervisingProducer 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 supportduringspecial events(e.gelections,referendums)

What You Bring

• The ability to work under the pressure of afast-pacednewsroom anda willingness to explore new ways of producing news
• Proactive instincts, good journalisticsenseand 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

What's In It For You

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team.As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, andperks, including

• 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)
• Rogers First
• Priority in applying to internal roles of interest
• 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-deservinggroups 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.

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 Part time
• Shift No Selection
• Length of Contract Not Applicable (Regular Position)
• Work Location 535 7th Avenue Sout West (811), Calgary, AB
• Travel Requirements No Selection
• Background Check(s) Required Canadian Criminal Record Check
• Posting Category/Function Broadcasting & News
• Requisition ID 344973

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. You matter to us!