Writer - Italian OMNI News

Rogers TV; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media network in Canada is seeking a Part-time Writer for the Italian OMNI News. The role involves developing original stories to engage the Italian Canadian community and creating compelling content across various platforms. Candidates should have journalism experience, be fluent in both Italian and English, and possess excellent communication skills. The position is located in Toronto and offers flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan & employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience generating original stories and content.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English and Italian required.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and develop original stories for the Italian Canadian community.
• Edit and voice news stories for newscast and digital media.
• Generate multimedia content to engage audiences.

Skills

Journalism experience

Fluency in Italian

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of media platforms

Knowledge of Canadian cultural landscape

Job description

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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.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for a Part-time Writer able to find and develop original and compelling story ideas to help us bring to the Italian Canadian community all over Canada stories and contents that matter the most.

What You'll Do

• Pitch fresh and original stories
• Edit, report and voice stories for both our newscast and digital media
• Organize material and write engaging, relevant and concise news stories under tight deadlines according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Interview politicians, experts and people within the Italian Canadian community all over the country
• Translate and repackage stories from many news sources
• Generate compelling story ideas and knowledgeable contacts and respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Generate compelling multimedia content
• Be fluent in social media trends with personal accounts and the knowledge to use it to generate stories and ideas
• Host the newscast, becoming one of the faces of our news and helping us create a strong and enduring relationship with our viewers
• Help us build an even more reliable and appealing national newscast, which will also reflect our diverse and growing communities

What You Bring

• Proven experience in journalism and media
• Ability to work in a group and in a fast and dynamic environment
• Proven experience generating powerful, compelling and original stories
• Ability to understand multi-platform coverage
• Knowledge of the cultural and political landscape in Toronto and Canada
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to consistently generate original content ideas
• Availability to work on weekends and statutory holidays
• Must be fluent in Italian, oral and written, and also with a professional proficiency in English, oral and written

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. All candidates must clear a criminal background check. A credit check and driver’s abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule : Part time

Shift : On Call

Length of Contract : No Selection

Work Location : 333 Bloor Street East (200), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements : None

Background Check(s) Required : Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting Category / Function : Broadcasting & News

Requisition ID : 322578

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 barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure 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 you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes : Rogers Sports & Media

Location : Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with 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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Industries: Media Production

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