Web Editor

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.

**Please note that this position can be based in either Toronto, Kitchener, Halifax or Ottawa.**

**What you will do...**
- Write a wide variety of news stories in all three markets, keeping them updated with the latest information as needed
- Sourcing the best local and breaking news to drive KPI metrics and audience engagement
- Ensuring the accuracy, consistency and adherence to brand standards of all material on the websites (headlines, photos, captions, video, etc.)
- Monitor and cross-post stories from our news partners, while keeping SEO, engagement, and brand guidelines top of mind
- Collaborate with other CityNews newsrooms across the country
- Manage and maintain social media channels
- Champion digital best practises in each market by being the primary point of contact
- Lead by example and assist in training staff on new digital products
- Support new projects and ensure execution standards are met in all markets
- Monitor analytics to ensure all KPIs are being met
- Support and mentor team members in local markets and provide editing direction
- Identify and peruse new areas of growth to meet CityNews objectives
- Liaise with and execute sales initiatives

**What you will bring...**
- Degree and/or diploma in journalism
- 3-5 years of hands-on breaking news storytelling experience
- Must have an excellent command of the English language and an ability to write accurate, engaging and clickable headlines
- Experience covering local breaking news
- Must be familiar with Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law
- Experience copy editing and proofreading written content
- Experience in analytics reporting
- Experience with video editing and television production is considered an asset
- Familiarity with Burli is considered an asset
- have a passion for local news
- be able to juggle multiple tasks and stories at once
- have a natural interest and curiosity in the changing digital news world
- be capable of turning complex issues into clear, concise, news you can use stories under tight deadlines
- use analytics as a tool to learn and influence decision making
- inspire and lead newsrooms
- not be afraid to bring new ideas and see them forward
- be willing to learn and adapt on the fly with new strategic directions
- be able to self-evaluate and acknowledge what is and isn’t working

**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: 333 Bloor Street East (200), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Editorial
Requisition ID: 302242

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media