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Sr. Manager, CityNews Vancouver

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.

Are you passionate about news? Feeling boxed in by traditional storytelling styles? Want to help build the next generation of news gathering teams? CityNews has an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our news team in Vancouver. This is a one-year contract position for a maternity leave.

What you will do:

• Provide editorial leadership, direction and feedback for the CityNews team in Vancouver

• Lead the transition to streaming first work model and the Vancouver 24/7 streaming channel

• Lead special projects including breaking news, prime-time specials and election coverage

• Lead the regional CityNews production team based in Vancouver

• Collaborate with our OMNI News, RTV and 1130 News Radio teammates in Vancouver and Canada to provide the best content to our viewers

• Elevate editorial and journalistic standards for the content team

• Work with operations and engineering teams to continue to innovate our news production model

What you will bring:

• This is a leadership position. You must have experience managing a TV newsroom and people

• You have an eye for great content and know what works for digital, radio and broadcast

• You have experience in leading major national productions

• You are willing to explore new ideas and approaches to content and production, especially when it comes to streaming and news production

• You know how to communicate effectively, especially in pressure situations

• You know how to drive teamwork and know how to influence people without authority

• You understand Vancouver and what makes it a dynamic part of Canada

Here’s what you can expect in return:

• A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers

• An opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic newsroom in all of Canada

• A team that trusts and wants to win together

• Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”

​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: 12 Months

Work Location: 180 West 2nd Avenue (810), Vancouver, BC

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Editorial

Requisition ID: 314998

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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:

Vancouver, BC, 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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