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Morning Show Host – Powell River, BC



Morning Show Host – Powell River, BC

Live, work and play on Vancouver Island, British Columbia!

Work in the best place in the world - the Sunshine Coast, at the best station in the world, 95.7 Coast FM! We’re looking for our next dare-to-be-great On Air Announcer. The right candidate will be outgoing and ready to dig into the community. You are a morning person with LOADS of energy and creativity, and you are passionate about making great, local radio! You get along with everyone and think that working in a team is paradise!

You want to meet the public at station promotions and events, and you are "Best In Class," when it comes to client remotes. Radio is your life, and you are ready to bring it to the Island and you are prepared to be #1.

Powell River is an oceanside community located on the Sunshine Coast. The natural beauty and community amenities of the area offer an unparalleled lifestyle, including fishing, fine dining, community festivals and parks and trails for all ages and abilities.

What does island life look like? Well, it could be ocean kayaking and then have a lazy afternoon at the beach watching humpback whales and orcas swim past. It’s all right here.

 

Description:

  • Host an engaging and community focused radio show currently scheduled from 6am to 10am, with potential adjustments to show timing based on evolving business needs. 

  • Know how to be a storyteller with creative, compelling local content

  • Be a part of the community

  • Make promotional appearances, as required

  • Broadcast live on location sales remotes

  • Committing to growth with regular air checks

  • Contribute to station social media pages and websites

  • Assist with sales/programming by collaborating on creative promotions

  • Liaise with clients and being an ambassador for the Radio Station

  • Voice tracking additional shifts for other dayparts or stations as required

  • Manage scripts and requests to record commercial and promo voice-overs

  • Other duties as assigned by management

 

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of radio broadcasting experience

  • Self- starter

  • Goal oriented and self-motivated with a high level of initiative

  • A good "Hallway presence” we are looking for someone who is going to be able to take direction, be coach-able, and able to blend in with the established team

  • The ability to work within a fast-paced environment both individually and with a team

  • Working familiarity with Adobe Audition, Newsroom, and Enco is an asset

  • Familiarity with G Selector and PlayOut One is an asset

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Solid audio editing and communication skills

  • Strong social media skills

  • Ability to relate to the local target audience

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration, able to take direction and coaching from leaders and colleagues

  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

 

Application Instructions:

 

 

Please include a MP3 demo or a link to a Soundcloud/YouTube audio demo to the additional documents section of the application form.

 

 

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