Part Time Weekend Reporter (12 Month Contract) - CityNews Toronto

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 Weekend Reporter (12 Month Contract) - CityNews Toronto 

Who we're looking for: 

CityNews Toronto is looking for a versatile weekend part-time anchor and general assignment television reporter, who will contribute to our 24/7 streaming channels and nightly newscasts. You will elevate our reporting and presentation with dynamic lives, creative storytelling and compelling journalism. Your work centres the voices of the everyday people who live across the GTA. This position is expected to work afternoons, evenings and weekends. 

What you'll do: 

• Anchor our weekend streaming channel as needed.
• Cover breaking news for our streaming channels and scheduled newscasts, including live reports and packages.
• Work with a dynamic team to produce broadly relevant television news stories which capture daily life in Toronto and the GTA.
• Pitch original and enterprise news stories.
• Collaborate with the citynews.ca team to write and update copy based on your reporting. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What you'll do: 

•  A passion for news and storytelling - you know what makes a great story and how to tell it.
• An ability to find and report on stories about people and issues which reflect the diversity of Toronto.
• Strong live reporting and story chasing skills.
• Experience as an in-studio host.
  A proactive problem-solving attitude, including both the ability to collaborate and self-direct work.
  News moves fast! You must be able to multi-task and deliver content for multiple, daily broadcast deadlines.
  A familiarity with the city, including how it runs, major institutions and neighbourhoods.

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: Weekend
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (012), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check 
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & On-Air Talent
Requisition ID: 344071

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.

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 whre that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation abouole 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 ensut 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