Assignment Editor
1 week ago
Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.
At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch 30 million of Canadians every month
As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are working from home, and are equipped to do so safely and efficiently.
Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity
OMNI Television, Canada’s only multilingual and multicultural television station is seeking a passionate, team-oriented and innovative **Assignment Editor** with a can-do attitude to support newsgathering for special projects and weekends in our Toronto, ON bureau. This is a year-long posting that will help support efforts in allocating resources and editorial focus on special projects and daily newsgathering.
**What you will do...**
- Work with producers/bureau managers to assign resources
- Chase interviewees and provide guidance to ENG operators on editorial focus of assignments
- Organize and book feeds
- Support producers in allocation of resources for special series or presentations
- Provide editorial insights to special series or presentations
- Respond to breaking news quickly and accurately
- Coordinate coverage or technical arrangements with other Rogers departments or broadcast partners on news stories, series, or specials
- Liaise with reporters, editors, cameras, producers, on story updates and content gathered
- Liaise with partners across Rogers Sports and Media
- Grow and develop extensive network of contacts to support with newsgathering
- Be plugged into social media trends and possess knowledge to use it when chasing potential stories
- Respond to and chase news tips
- Other duties as required
**What you bring...**
- 3 years experience working in an editorial capacity in a newsroom
- Field experience as a writer, reporter or producer not required but an asset
- Superior communication, writing, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of newsroom computer software
- Knowledge of Inception NRCS an asset but not requirement
- Degree or diploma in journalism or broadcasting (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deliver under tight deadlines
- A team-focused attitude**Schedule**: Full time
**Shift**: Weekend
**Length of Contract**: 12 Months
**Work Location**:33 Dundas St. East (909), Toronto, ON
**Travel Requirements**: None
**Posting Category/Function**:Broadcasting & News
**Requisition ID**: 289784
Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media
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