Senior Director

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.

Breakfast Television is looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic and passionate director to take Canada’s best morning show into a new era of quality television.  As an experienced Director reporting to the Supervising Producer, you know how to deliver a stellar TV production.  As a proven TV professional, you know how to emphasize creativity over tradition, and work with ongoing challenges in a live environment for a four-hour local and national show. You are in charge of what viewers at home see each day, and you are a born leader who can guide a production team through ongoing change and challenges in a live environment.  

You know how to bring the best out of talent and create memorable moments.  Most importantly, you love to make fun TV!   

What You'll Do...

• Responsible for executing live and pre-recorded productions in a fully equipped control room 
• Work with TD, Line Producer, Production Assistant and Audio operator in control room 
• Build strong relationships with floor staff and camera operators in studio 
• Clearly and concisely communicate vision of show to team 
• Works to elevate the production of Breakfast Television through creative vision and technical expertise 
• Execute the overall vision of the show as directed by show producers 
• Works directly with talent in-show, clearly communicating direction and flow, and responding to their creative ideas (sometimes with quick turnaround) 
• Cue live sources in the field as required 
• Ability to act as crew leader 
• Other duties as required 
• Ensure that programs and segments meet company and industry standards for content and quality 

What You'll Have...

• Experience directing live studio productions 
• A strong understanding of all control room positions and creative/technical aspects of show production 
• Understanding and experience in floor management, camera placement, and presentation 
• Experience in writing and production an asset 
• Ability to multi-task and deal with intense pressure of a five-hour show 
• Ability to adhere to, and work within, very tight timelines 
• Ability to work early mornings   
• Ability to troubleshoot 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Ability to work well with others and as a strong team member

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”  
• Flexibility to work from home even after the pandemic ends  
• Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)  

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Posting Type: Internal and External Candidates Considered
Hiring Manager: Kevin Forget
Recruiter: Carlos Garcia
Salary Grade: GG
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 33 Dundas St. East (909), Toronto, ON 
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Bargaining Unit/Union: CP4 - Citytv Toronto
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & TV Operations
Referral Bonus Amount: $$0.00
 
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