Technical Producer

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.

We’re looking for a Technical Producer, Mobile Productions serving our customers and viewers in London, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg and Woodstock. If you have solid technical knowledge and experience in mobile productions, consider joining the Rogers tv team as a Technical Producer.

Working alongside your Rogers tv colleagues, you will engage with our volunteers to produce timely, relevant community programming. The successful candidate will have the ability to make safe, smart decisions, tackle multiple projects and deliver on deadline.

What you will do:

• Lead the technical side of our sports productions and other community events in a creative and expert manner with minimal supervision while adhering to Rogers’ production standards, company and regulatory policies.

• Fully coordinate and implement all technical elements of each production including the safe and timely delivery of production assets, pre-production, site checks, permits, crew training, technical set up and tear down, lighting, audio, technical directing, graphics, slo-mo replay, VTR, video operation and editing.

• Effectively communicate with Production Engineering and Station Manager to ensure faults are reported and preventive maintenance measures are followed.

• Train and coach volunteer groups and individuals in mobile operations, providing constructive feedback to ensure continual improvement and development. Deliver training workshops as required.

• Confirm crew requirements in timely manner, working closely with production colleagues to fill crew positions.

• Book, test and confirm additional production equipment and resources as necessary.

• Ensure full knowledge of existing and new production equipment on an on-going basis.

• Cultivate positive working relationships with internal and external groups.

• Perform administrative duties including completion of maintenance faults, driver logbooks, vehicle safety checks, etc.

• Complete mandatory company training as assigned.

• Adhere to all policy and legal requirements under Health and Safety Legislation.

What you will bring:

• Professional understanding of broadcast television operations, including live sports and event coverage.

• High technical production skills including lighting, audio, directing and graphics.

• Solid communications skills interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate and train volunteers.

• The ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision, with excellent time & project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.

• Be highly motivated, with a sense of initiative and the ability to adopt to changing situations.

• Experience in community television, television production or related field experience.

• A valid driving licence, with a DZ licence being an asset.

• An excellent driving and workplace safety record.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Be willing to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, in all weather conditions and under a Labour Canada Averaging Permit.

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”

• Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android/Mac or PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Flex Time
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 800 York St P.O.Box 5800 (033), London, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Production
Requisition ID: 305010

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 .

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

 
Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media