Producer - CityNews Vancouver Full-time Job

We’re looking for a full-time news producer with a can-do attitude! Someone can put a news show to air, who loves to chase news, and thrives under pressure and deadlines. A strong communicator and storyteller who embraces innovation and new technology.  Various producing responsibilities will form a regular part of the work, including lining-up newscasts, vetting news content, coordinating with CityNews teams across the country, and overseeing our 24/7 livestream channel. The position will require weekend and evening shifts.  

  

What you will do...

• You will have the opportunity to develop and grow in several different roles in our newsroom
• Find, chase, research news content for multiple markets
• Write content and vet stories
• Line up news shows and take them to air
• Assign news stories when needed
• Collaborate with supervising producers for show needs/requirements
• Locate visuals/materials needed to tell story
• Support and communicate with field teams (VJs, ENG)
• Contribute to /help generate story ideas and pitches
• Complete, vet all production elements needed for air (fonts, graphics, outcues etc.)

 

What you will bring...

• 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.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as required
• Patience and a willingness to explore new ways of producing news
• A passion for local live and breaking news, strong editorial judgement, and an interest in growing professionally in a fast-paced, fun newsroom

  

Here’s what you can expect in return:

• A competitive salary and benefits which include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks, including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets. 
• Leadership which supports your development and long-term career at Rogers. 
• A team that trusts and wants to win together. 
• Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how.” 

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

Work Location: 180 West 2nd Avenue (810), Vancouver, BC
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News

Rogers is known to put its customers first in everything we do. Our company is committed to creating best-in-class customer experiences for millions of Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. We have a Customer Experience team that is energetic, empathetic, and dedicated to making a difference theyre passionate about people and ready to do whatever it takes to keep us connected to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most. We are known for growing our customer experience teams and are looking for team members who are committed to make more possible for our customers and Canadians every day.