Job Description

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.

Who we're looking for:

Senior Producer, Hockey

The Senior Producer, Hockey, is a key member of the Sportsnet Hockey Production Leadership team. The Senior Producer will work alongside the Executive Producer to shape the vision, set expectations and deliver Sportsnet’s hockey strategy both in studio and on remote. They are a leader who communicates clearly and creates a collaborative environment to help everyone reach collective and individual goals. This role requires strong TV broadcast and hockey editorial knowledge. The successful candidate must be able to lead by example, work independently and within a team dynamic, employ a strong work ethic, manage partner and company expectations while understanding the importance of great storytelling. They will work alongside SN Central, Digital, Radio, Marketing, Creative, Operations and Sales Management to ensure everyone’s collective needs are understood and met.

What you will do:

• 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 focused and informative editorial and technical meetings with producers, on-air talent and support staff
• Attend frequent meetings with other departments within Rogers Sports & Media focused on shared hockey goals
• Ensure delivery of all sales and sponsorship items within hockey programming

What you will bring:

• 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's in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• 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
• Growth & Development Opportunities:
  • Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Rogers First:
  • Priority in applying to internal roles of interest
• Wellness Programs:
  • Homewood employee & family assistance program
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
  • Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes
  • Our commitment to the environment and diversity:
  • Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
  • Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with
    Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

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: Variable
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Background Check(s) Required:
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Production
Requisition ID: 339489

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.

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

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media