Writer - Italian OMNI News

Rogers Sports & Media; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major broadcasting company in Toronto is looking for a part-time Writer for Italian OMNI News. The role involves pitching stories, editing, and reporting while engaging with the Italian Canadian community. Ideal candidates will have journalism experience, be fluent in both Italian and English, and possess excellent communication skills. This position also requires availability to work weekends and holidays. Salary ranges from CA$30.00 to CA$35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism and media.
• Ability to work in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the cultural and political landscape in Toronto and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Pitch fresh and original stories.
• Edit, report and voice stories for newscast and digital media.
• Organize material and write engaging news stories under tight deadlines.

Skills

Journalism experience

Bilingual in Italian and English

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Knowledge of social media trends

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.

Writer

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 matters 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 by many news sources
• Generate compelling story ideas and knowledgeable contacts and respond to breaking news situations quickly and accurately
• Generating compelling multi-media 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. 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 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 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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Book and Periodical Publishing, and Telecommunications

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