On-Air Host & Music Assistant – Radio & Events

Rogers Communications; Southwestern Ontario, Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a full-time On-Air Host and Music Assistant for COUNTRY 106.7 in Kitchener, Ontario. The role involves hosting weekday shows, managing social media, and engaging the local audience effectively. Candidates should possess proven on-air experience, excellent social media skills, and a passion for entertaining. The company fosters a diverse culture and offers competitive perks, including discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

Discounts on services and tickets

Company matching contributions to charities

Career development programs

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven on-air experience and ability to entertain an audience.
• Excellent social media skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for engaging with the local audience (including in person, on the phone, in social media, etc.).
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all settings.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
• A valid G licence.

Responsibilities

• Host, operate and produce weekday show.
• Prepare on-brand, entertaining and demographically appropriate content for on-air and online.
• Manage social media platforms while on-air.
• Assist music department with maintaining music logs, editing, scheduling, etc.
• Be knowledgeable of world events as they relate to the station audience.
• Voice track or cover other shifts as necessary.
• Perform commercial narration for production purposes as required.
• Host remote broadcasts and emcee local events.

Skills

On-air experience

Social media skills

Ability to work independently

Passion for engaging with local audience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team player with positive attitude

Tools

WideOrbit

MusicMasterCS

VOXPRO

Adobe Audio

Job description

A leading media company is seeking a full-time On-Air Host and Music Assistant for COUNTRY 106.7 in Kitchener, Ontario. The role involves hosting weekday shows, managing social media, and engaging the local audience effectively. Candidates should possess proven on-air experience, excellent social media skills, and a passion for entertaining. The company fosters a diverse culture and offers competitive perks, including discounts and wellness programs.