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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.
Please note that this position can be based in either Toronto, Kitchener, Halifax or Ottawa.
What you will do...
- Write a wide variety of news stories in all three markets, keeping them updated with the latest information as needed
- Sourcing the best local and breaking news to drive KPI metrics and audience engagement
- Ensuring the accuracy, consistency and adherence to brand standards of all material on the websites (headlines, photos, captions, video, etc.)
- Monitor and cross-post stories from our news partners, while keeping SEO, engagement, and brand guidelines top of mind
- Collaborate with other CityNews newsrooms across the country
- Manage and maintain social media channels
- Champion digital best practises in each market by being the primary point of contact
- Lead by example and assist in training staff on new digital products
- Support new projects and ensure execution standards are met in all markets
- Monitor analytics to ensure all KPIs are being met
- Support and mentor team members in local markets and provide editing direction
- Identify and peruse new areas of growth to meet CityNews objectives
- Liaise with and execute sales initiatives
What you will bring...
- Degree and/or diploma in journalism
- 3-5 years of hands-on breaking news storytelling experience
- Must have an excellent command of the English language and an ability to write accurate, engaging and clickable headlines
- Experience covering local breaking news
- Must be familiar with Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law
- Experience copy editing and proofreading written content
- Experience in analytics reporting
- Knowledge of WordPress CMS, Adobe Photoshop and other applications in the Adobe Creative Suite an asset
- Experience with video editing and television production is considered an asset
- Familiarity with Burli is considered an asset
The ideal candidate should…
- have a passion for local news
- be able to juggle multiple tasks and stories at once
- have a natural interest and curiosity in the changing digital news world
- be capable of turning complex issues into clear, concise, news you can use stories under tight deadlines
- use analytics as a tool to learn and influence decision making
- inspire and lead newsrooms
- not be afraid to bring new ideas and see them forward
- be willing to learn and adapt on the fly with new strategic directions
- be able to self-evaluate and acknowledge what is and isn’t working
Here’s what you can expect in return:
- A competitive salary and benefits that 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.
- A manager who deeply cares about 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”
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (200), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Editorial
Requisition ID: 302242
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.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media
