Web Editor/Reporter

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.

Web Editor/FM News - City News

What you'll do:

• Write a wide variety of news stories for CityNews, keeping them updated with the latest information as needed.
• Source the best local and breaking news stories to help drive KPI metrics and audience engagement.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand standards of all material across our websites, including headlines, photos, captions, and video.
• Collaborate with other CityNews newsrooms across the country.
• Monitor and cross-post stories from our news partners, while keeping SEO, audience engagement, and brand guidelines top of mind.
• Manage and maintain social media channels.
• Champion digital best practices in each market by being a primary point of contact.

What you'll bring:

• Degree and/or diploma in journalism.
• 3-5 years of hands-on breaking news and storytelling experience.
• Excellent command of the English language, with the ability to write accurate, engaging, and clickable headlines.
• Experience covering local breaking news.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Press Style Guide and Canadian libel law.
• Experience copy editing and proofreading written content.
• Experience with analytics reporting.
• Knowledge of WordPress CMS, Adobe Photoshop, and other applications within Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.
• Familiarity with Burli is considered an asset.
• A passion for local news.
• A true self-starter who can juggle multiple tasks and stories at once.
• A natural interest in and curiosity about the changing digital news landscape.
• Ability to turn complex issues into clear, concise, "news you can use" stories under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt on the fly as strategic directions evolve.
• Ability to self-evaluate and recognize what is and isn’t working.

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: Day

Length of Contract: No Selection

Work Location: 535 7th Avenue Sout West (811), Calgary, AB

Travel Requirements: None

Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & News

Requisition ID: 344532

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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.