Community Cruiser - Grande Prairie, AB

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

Job summary

An established industry player in broadcasting seeks an enthusiastic Community Cruiser to represent their radio stations at local events. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for promoting the station and its sponsors, engaging with the community, and managing social media content. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and have a valid driver's license. This position offers a unique opportunity to connect with diverse audiences and contribute to community engagement initiatives. If you enjoy working independently and as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Social Media Management

Photography

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

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 event 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!

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!

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects 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.