Weekend Senior Editor

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Toronto is seeking a News Team Supervisor for the 680 NewsRadio weekend team. The role includes managing broadcasts, coaching staff, and developing strategies for success in a competitive market. Candidates should have over 4 years of newsroom experience and excellent news judgment. This position offers comprehensive perks, including wellness programs and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in a working newsroom, preferably in a medium or major market.
• Previous on-air and coaching experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the politics and people in the GTA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 680 NewsRadio weekend team and oversee news production.
• Develop strategies to help achieve team and business goals.
• Coach and develop broadcasters and maintain team morale.

Skills

News sense

Teamwork under tight deadlines

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Burli newsroom operating system

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.

Who we're looking for:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about breaking news, building a great culture and being part of the #1 news brand in Toronto.

What you will do:

• Lead the 680 NewsRadio weekend team, serving as supervisor and afternoon news editor-ensure that the news product we are creating is trusted, useful, interesting, and impactful.
• Manage schedule changes in a 24-7 news environment.
• Coach and develop an amazing team of broadcasters and be the team’s biggest cheerleader to ensure that every weekend in the newsroom is a great one.
• Develop strategies to help the team and the business achieve its goals.
• Ensure news team adheres to the Rogers News Policy and to the code of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council.

What you will bring:

• A minimum of 4 years in a working newsroom, preferably in a medium or major market-previous on air and coaching experience.
• Impeccable news sense and news judgement-an extraordinarily positive, can-do attitude, and strong desire to be #1.
• Ability to work with a team under extremely tight deadlines-excellent knowledge of the politics, people and what people are talking about in the GTA.
• A strategic mind who can bring new ideas to the brand and encourage the team to be at its best-excellent communication and organizational skills-knowledge of the Burli newsroom operating system

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, and perks, 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
• 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

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.

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.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.