Senior Hockey Producer - Rogers, Toronto

Position Summary

Are you ready to elevate your career and join a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media in Toronto? We believe in fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration in all our endeavours, and we are actively seeking people who share this mindset. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment within a leading media organisation. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity, believing that every voice matters.

As a Senior Producer, Hockey, you will be a key member of the Sportsnet Hockey Production Leadership team. Working alongside the Executive Producer, you will shape the vision, set expectations, and deliver Sportsnet’s hockey strategy for both studio and remote productions. This senior role demands a strong leader who communicates clearly, creates a collaborative environment, and possesses deep TV broadcast and hockey editorial knowledge, including a passion for the NHL. You will lead by example, work independently and within a team, and manage expectations while understanding the importance of great storytelling.

Skills and Experience

To excel as a Senior Hockey Producer with Rogers, you will bring a robust background in television broadcasting and a profound understanding of the sport. We are looking for a strong leader with a collaborative approach and a commitment to detail.

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of TV broadcast experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a commitment to detail
• A strong leader with a focus on collaboration and emphasizing a team approach
• A passion for and understanding of hockey
• A strong knowledge of the present-day NHL, key players, and historical milestones of the NHL
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Willing to work varied shifts as required
• Graduate of a recognized broadcasting/television production program preferred

What You'll Do

As the Senior Producer, Hockey, you will play a pivotal role in the creation and execution of compelling hockey content. Your responsibilities will span daily programming, specialty events, and ensuring editorial and technical excellence across all productions.

• In tandem with the NHL Executive Producer, create, plan and execute on hockey content and programming. Deliverables include: Daily Hockey Central program, specialty events including NHL Trade Deadline, NHL Signing Season, NHL Draft, select remote productions and 3rd party partnerships.
• Senior editorial lead inside and outside the control room. Ensuring both production and technical crews understand the vision, philosophy and expectations.
• Scheduling and management of hockey staff including Iso Directors, Associate Producers and Font AD’s.
• Lead focussed and informative editorial and technical meetings with producers, on-air talent and support staff.
• Attend frequent meetings with other departments within Rogers Sports & Media focussed on shared hockey goals.
• Ensure delivery of all sales and sponsorship items within hockey programming.

About the Employer

At Rogers, we believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their full potential as valuable members of our team. Joining Rogers Sports & Media means becoming part of an organisation that offers a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, supporting your career journey in Toronto and beyond.

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
• Company matching contributions to charities you support.

Rogers is committed to fostering your professional development with various growth and development opportunities, including self-driven career development programs like MyPath. We also offer 'Rogers First' priority in applying to internal roles of interest, supporting your long-term career aspirations within the company.

• Wellness Programs: Access to the Homewood employee & family assistance program, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions, and low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes.

Rogers is deeply committed to environmental protection and boasts a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We have employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups, including People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. We believe that what makes us different makes us great, and we strive to create environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for Rogers jobs will be considered, and we work with candidates experiencing a disability to ensure equal participation.