Writer News

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking media company as a Part-time News Writer. In this exciting role, you will craft compelling newscasts for a morning audience, leveraging your creativity and editorial skills. You will work collaboratively with a passionate team to source news stories and develop engaging content that informs and captivates viewers. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of broadcasting while enjoying a range of perks and benefits, including health and well-being initiatives, generous employee discounts, and professional development programs. If you are ready to make an impact in the media landscape, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Coaching programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of news television producing, writing, or reporting experience.
• Ability to write and update news scripts clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Write and create fast-paced, compelling newscasts for Breakfast Television.
• Source news stories and create strategic daily content.
• Participate in post-production meetings and critique sessions.

Skills

News Writing

Editorial Judgment

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Broadcast Journalism Diploma

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 News Writer

Breakfast Television, Toronto's longest-running Morning Show on CityTV, is looking for a Part-time News Writer, capable of using traditional and non-traditional media to provide industry-leading news coverage. Reporting to the Supervising Producer of Breakfast Television, the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional editorial skills while producing compelling newscasts that inform and engage our morning audience.

What you'll be doing...

1. Working as part of a team on an early-morning shift, you will write and create fast-paced, compelling and informative newscasts airing on Breakfast Television.
2. Source news stories from a variety of outlets to create and present strategic daily content.
3. Create and research story ideas.
4. Contribute to creative brainstorms on content development.
5. Recognize deadlines and prioritize work accordingly.
6. Ensure that content is factually and grammatically correct.
7. Participate in post-production meetings and critique sessions.
8. Set up interviews and chase stories.
9. Produce news segments or chats.
10. Write news updates for local and national audiences.
11. Contribute editorial content to various digital properties under the BT brand.

What you will bring...

1. Minimum 3 years of news television producing, writing and/or reporting experience.
2. An ability to write and update news scripts clearly, concisely, and with quick turnaround.
3. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
4. Creative vision and keen editorial judgment.
5. Superior writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
6. Control room and field production experience an asset.
7. A broadcast journalism diploma or equivalent experience.
8. Sound communication skills.

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 driver's abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Part time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (824), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News
Requisition ID: 302509

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

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply