Producer

We’re looking for a Full-Time Evening News Producer. This person will be a newsroom leader, taking initiative to shape and strengthen the CityNews brand. This is a leadership role within our news operation, ensuring our content engages and builds our audience on the Alberta 24/7 streaming platform and daily news programs.  You are well-informed of the news cycle in Calgary, along with the rest of Alberta. The position is an evening weekday role.  

What you will do: 

• Lead our evening coverage on 24/7 and CityNews Calgary. 

• Oversee the Alberta 24/7 stream, ensuring aired content is relevant and the latest. 

• Keep track of breaking news locally, nationally and internationally. 

• Write content and vet stories. 

• Bring the daily news program to air. 

• Collaborate with Supervising Producer for show and stream needs/requirements. 

• Assign news stories when needed 

• Locate visuals/materials needed to tell story 

• Support and communicate with field teams (VJs, ENG) 

• Contribute to /help generate story ideas and pitches 

• Provide support during special events (e.g elections, referendums) 
    

What you bring: 

• The ability to work under the pressure of a fast-paced newsroom and a willingness to explore new ways of producing news 

• Proactive instincts, good journalistic sense and confidence to make editorial decisions. 

• A passion for local live and breaking news, and an interest in growing professionally 

• 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 

What's in it for you:

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including: 

• Discounts: 
  • Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
  • Company matching contributions to charities you support
• Growth & Development Opportunities:
  • Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Rogers First:
  • Priority in applying to internal roles of interest
• Wellness Programs:
  • Homewood employee & family assistance program
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
  • Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
  • Our commitment to the environment and diversity:
  • Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
  • Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with
    Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

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.

In certain provinces (e.g. British Columbia) you are required to obtain and maintain a valid security worker licence to perform your position's duties. If applicable, you must obtain the required license and provide proof of satisfactory to the Company that you have obtained it on or before your start date.