Morning Announcer

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative media company as a Morning Announcer, where creativity and collaboration are key. This exciting role offers the chance to engage with a broad audience through entertaining content and audience interaction. With a focus on rock music and current events, you will help shape the future of media in Winnipeg. If you have a passion for storytelling and a vibrant personality, this is your opportunity to shine in a leading broadcasting environment. Become part of a team that values diversity and inclusivity while redefining the media landscape!

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Coaching programs

Qualifications

• Proven on-air experience and strong understanding of rock music.
• Exceptional verbal communication and storytelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to produce engaging on-air content.
• Actively engage with the audience via social media and events.
• Lead the show’s digital strategy and create original content.

Skills

On-air experience

Verbal communication skills

Storytelling skills

Understanding of rock music

Audience engagement

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

VoxPro

Adobe Audition

Social media platforms

Job description

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Morning Announcer

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 searching for a charismatic and dynamic FT Morning Announcer who encapsulates the rock and roll spirit to join our team at 92.1 CITI - a mainstream rock station with nearly 50 years of heritage in Winnipeg. This is a rare chance to join the #1 rated morning show, on the #1 rated station in the market!

The ideal candidate will bring a great attitude, a huge amount of energy and creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to the morning show, contributing to a program that is engaging, relevant, and aligned with our station's rock brand. This role requires an understanding of the city of Winnipeg and surrounding communities, current events, pop culture, sports, rock music from the 1960’s through to present day, and audience engagement across multiple platforms with a strong lean towards digital and social content creation.

What you'll do...

1. Collaborate with the morning show team to produce entertaining and informative on-air content.
2. Present yourself with authenticity and flair, ensuring alignment with the station's tone and style.
3. Generate fresh and creative ideas to keep the show dynamic, engaging and targeting a broad audience.
4. Actively engage with the audience via calls, texts, and social media.
5. Connect with our audience outside of the show at events and on-location opportunities.
6. Incorporate the audience into the show.
7. Lead the show’s digital strategy by collaborating with your co-hosts to create engaging content, including original videos, stories, and behind-the-scenes posts.
8. Curate daily audio highlights for podcasts, SEEKR, and on-air show.
9. Serve as an ambassador for the station by participating in public events, promotions, and appearances.
10. Build strong relationships with listeners, advertisers, and community stakeholders.
11. Co-host a live radio show, weekday mornings.
12. Be available to fill-in for other hosts locally and/or pre-record programming for other markets within Rogers Sports & Media.
13. Host remotes and events.

What you bring...

1. Proven on-air experience with a track record of delivering engaging and entertaining content.
2. Strong understanding of rock music and the pop culture landscape.
3. Understanding of the core demographic of the audience and how to cater content to them.
4. Exceptional verbal communication and storytelling skills.
5. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented show.
6. Proficient with all relevant social media platforms and audio editing software (e.g., VoxPro, Adobe Audition).
7. A team player with a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Additional Assets:

1. Experience hosting or co-hosting a morning show.
2. Background in managing social media content or digital audience engagement.

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: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 22 Scurfield Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & On-Air Talent
Requisition ID: 322873

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. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

1. Health & well-being benefits
2. Donation matching
3. Paid time off for volunteering
4. Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
5. Generous employee discounts
6. Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply