Community Cruiser

Vista Radio Ltd; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an outgoing and organized individual to represent their radio stations at community events. This role involves promoting the station and sponsors, managing event calendars, and engaging with the public through social media. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys teamwork, and possesses a valid driver’s license. Join a vibrant organization that values community involvement and offers a fun, supportive workplace. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Team-oriented work environment

Fun workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Promote the radio station and sponsors at community events.
• Compile a calendar of events and manage promotional items inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Event Promotion

Photography

Microsoft Suite

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and an unparalleled commitment to its community involvement. We are privileged to operate in 49 radio stations (and growing) broadcasting across 70+ transmitters located in three Provinces and the Northwest Territories. We are also connected to our communities with 37 MyTownNow websites.

Community Cruiser

Spend your weekends at the best events representing our Radio station! We are gearing up for our cruiser program and we are looking for an outgoing, reliable, organized member to represent the stations and its clients!

Vancouver Island Locations:

• Powell River – 95.7 Coast FM
• Sechelt – 91.7 ICON Radio
• Nanaimo – 91.7 ICON Radio
• Campbell River – 99.7 FM The River
• Courtenay – 98.9 Jet FM

Summary

• Responsible for the promotion of the radio station & sponsors in our community
• Compiling a calendar of pertinent events for our listeners and public appearances at as many of those events as possible
• Photograph events and attendees to post for our social media platforms
• Phoned 'cut-ins' to the on-air staff to promote the events to our listeners
• Liaise with the Sales, Promotions and Programming staff to ensure maximum exposure at events deemed to be of special note
• Compiling a log of events that can be used to write a year-end report to be submitted to the cruiser sponsors
• Management of promotional items inventory for distribution

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is based on team & individual effort
• A valid driver’s license
• Be insurable and have a clean driver’s abstract
• A positive, friendly manner
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Suite is valuable

How To Apply

Apply online!

Vista Radio has a positive, team-oriented work environment offering competitive compensation and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. As an equal-opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, reflecting the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.