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Rogers Associate Director in Toronto, Ontario
Associate 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.
We’re looking for an experienced Associate Director to help us grow the Breakfast Television brand and connect with our Rogers Sports & Media audiences by bringing their skills and experience to assist the Senior Director to execute Canada’s #1 Morning Show from the control room. The successful candidate is ready be a part of a thriving team of broadcast professions during a live daily 5-hour broadcast.
The Associate Director will work closely with the Senior Director and others in the department to produce fast-paced, graphic & video-driven, compelling, and clean broadcasts. The ideal candidate will bring new, forward-thinking production ideas to the table to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.
The successful candidate can operate and troubleshoot control room visuals and help plan lineups as well as populate the daily Inception lineup. The Associate Director will have a keen attention to detail and ensure all visuals on the daily show are vetted for quality control. Ability to be flexible, innovative, and work efficiently under intense pressure and time constraints for breaking news is essential.
What you will do...
Working closely with the Senior Director in a small group to ensure all visuals are vetted and pass quality control
Working as part of a team, you will liaise with the In Show Producer and Supervising Producer to ensure all visual needs are met
Populate the daily Inception lineup
Recognize deadlines and prioritize work accordingly.
Work with Production Engineering on equipment faults and failures.
Feeds coordination and booking, as required.
Strong team and organizational skills are a must.
Other duties as assigned.
What you will bring…
Experience with Ross: Expression as well as hands on experience with Ross Carbonite switcher will be considered an asset
Knowledge of Newsroom control systems such as Inception/iNews
In-depth knowledge of editing, shooting and technical facilities an asset
Must be highly motivated, show initiative and creativity.
Self-starter; well organized and detail oriented; Ability to prioritize effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Take direction and handle stressful situations well.
Able to meet tight deadlines.
Valid Drivers License (non-GDL)
Ability to early mornings
Self starter
Creative vision and keen editorial judgment
Understanding of editorial and production needs for morning TV audience
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: 33 Dundas St. East (909), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Production
Requisition ID: 310295
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) .
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.
Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media
Location:
Toronto, 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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