Part-Time Anchor Reporter - Rogers, Toronto

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Rogers Sports & Media is hiring a Part-Time Anchor Reporter for 680 NewsRadio in Toronto. This role involves building and reading newscasts, finding compelling stories, and field reporting for multiple platforms. Ideal candidates possess a passion for storytelling, strong knowledge of Toronto, and the flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and overnights. Join Rogers to help deliver impactful news and stories to Canadians.

About the Opportunity at Rogers

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.

This Part-Time Anchor/Reporter position at 680 NewsRadio in Toronto is perfect for a budding storyteller brimming with new ideas. If a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom seems like your ideal environment, then Rogers wants you to join our team. You will collaborate with our talented team of journalists to find the most compelling stories and build and read newscasts or traffic reports on weekends and overnights. Your work will involve telling those stories effectively on multiple platforms, with a special emphasis on audio storytelling and writing, alongside field reporting when required. You will contribute original story ideas, leading to riveting content that you produce yourself, supporting teammates in the editorial process from pitch to publish. The goal is to deliver stories that stand out from the competition, focusing on audio formats while also contributing to digital and TV programming. We believe in empowering our people to bring their whole selves to work, fostering an environment where every voice is heard.

What You'll Bring to Our News Team

To excel as a Part-Time Anchor Reporter at Rogers, you will bring a profound passion for storytelling, understanding what makes a great story and how to tell it effectively. A developed sense of what kinds of stories Toronto wants and needs to hear is crucial, with particular attention to our diverse communities. Knowledge of the roads and bridges in Toronto is also important for accurate reporting. We are looking for people with excellent teamwork skills and an amazing attitude towards work and team collaboration. Curiosity and a desire to push beyond the surface of news stories, challenging the status quo, are highly valued.

You should possess an understanding of the needs of a 21st-century, multi-platform newsroom. A willingness to put the team first and an ability to work in service of a larger goal are essential. News moves fast, so you must be able to multi-task and deliver for multiple, daily online and broadcast deadlines. Because news never stops, a willingness to work weekends, evenings, and overnights is a key requirement for this anchor role. A pre-employment background check, including a Canadian criminal record check, will be conducted to protect our people, brand, and assets. We believe in supporting our people and ensuring they have what they need to be at their best.