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Rogers Reporter in Ottawa, Ontario
Reporter
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.
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We are looking for a Full-time Reporter to work in our Parliament Hill bureau.
What you will do:
Deliver live coverage of breaking news from Ottawa for our television newscasts and streaming channels.
Identify and pitch stories that you will cover through the day.
Work with our producers to plan coverage of events from Parliament, with a particular focus on issues impacting Western Canada.
Work mostly daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work.
What you will bring:
A passion for news and storytelling - you know what makes a great story and know how to tell it.
Strong experience in reporting news from Parliament Hill.
Strong experience in live on-camera reporting.
Knowledge of issues impacting Western Canada is an asset.
A passion for federal politics, and an ability to find political stories that are broadly relevant to our audience.
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.
All equipment and technology required for you to perform your role
Leadership which supports your development and long-term career at Rogers
A team that trusts and wants to win together
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: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 407-165 Sparks Street (48), Ottawa, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & On-Air Talent
Requisition ID: 290465
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 (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/RCI/Recruitment_Process_FAQ_EN.pdf) .
Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media
Location:
Ottawa, ON, CA
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
*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply
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