Program Director / Afternoon Announcer - Owen Sound ON

Position:  Program Director / Afternoon Drive Announcer

The search is on for a creative and inspiring leader to support programming and talent development for Bounce Owen Sound. This management position is ideal for a dynamic, innovative and passionate professional who has exceptional communication skills.  If you have integrity, imagination, a passion to engage with the communities we serve and a relentless drive to succeed, this is an incredible opportunity to live and work in beautiful Grey County.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of programming for Bounce Owen Soundwith a focus on the development of on-air talent through consistent coaching, mentoring and feedback.

• Coach talent to ensure strong performance as content creators, social influencers and community ambassadors.

• Work with Promotions and Sales to innovate and execute engaging contesting and revenue generating opportunities.

• Lead regular programming meetings that foster open communication, inclusion and development of ideas.

• Prepare and execute a tight community focused Afternoon Drive show on Bounce Radio Owen Sound

• Create original content on social media, and help grow the station’s social following

• Focus on community impact and initiatives

• Voice Commercials for both Bellmedia radio and CTV stations

• Voice track other shows (in-market and out-of-market) when necessary

• Coverage of live remote broadcasts

• Compliance with all regulatory requirements and Bell Media code of conduct.

Qualifications:

• Excellent team leadership and coaching skills including giving feedback and managing performance.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze ratings data and make business decisions accordingly.

• Superior judgement and ability to multi-task a variety of functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

• Must be able to connect and engage with Adults A25-44.

• Working knowledge of MediaTouch, Burli and Promosuite a definite asset.

• Above average working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Audition.

• Collaborative, strategic and open-minded.

• Superior oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to build solid relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

• You are creative and innovative.  You have the next big idea for us!

• 3-5 years of experience in radio operations (on-air would be considered an asset)

hilary.whyte@bellmedia.ca

Bell is an equal opportunity employer.