Senior Talk Show Host - On-Air - Corus Radio Edmonton - 630 CHED

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day. 

Our culture and our people are what make us, US.

We have a passion to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Our award-winning culture is an expression of who we are, what we do, and how we thrive. Our values describe our culture in action. They outline how we achieve our goals, work together, engage with partners, and interact in our communities. At Corus, we Win Together, Think Beyond, Make it Happen, Learn Every Day and Show We Care. 

Ready to join US?

Division: Edmonton Radio - 630 CHED

Work Status: Full Time

Location: Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the Role:

630 CHED is looking for a full-time weekday morning Senior Talk Show Host to join their team. The ideal candidate knows how to deliver great talk programming but also is prepared to have some fun along the way. This position requires someone who is focused on Edmonton and loves telling the stories of the people in our community. The candidate is a personality who wants to be part of Edmonton’s preeminent talk and sports radio station, 630 CHED. Reporting to the Regional Program Director, the successful candidate would be responsible for hosting and providing compelling, entertaining content on all of the radio station’s platforms.

You will contribute by:

·       Preparing and hosting a live radio talk show five days a week.

·       Researching news/current affairs stories and preparing them expertly for broadcast and digital media.

·       Creating original angles and approaches to stories.

·       Telling engaging stories that are relatable and relevant.

·       Recording promos and making live promotional appearances.

·       Being a curious and strategic interviewer.

·       Finding creative ways to engage with listeners, callers, guests and other Corus content.

·       Collaborating with Global News TV and programming development.

·       Developing and maintaining a network of contacts.

·       Representing Corus Radio and 630 CHED as a brand ambassador.

·       Meeting and exceeding ratings expectations.

·       Aligning with the Canadian Broadcast Standards.

·       Being collaborative with colleagues, partners, clients and listeners.

·       Performing other duties as required.

Skills and experience you will bring:

·       Post-secondary education (or equivalent experience) in broadcast journalism or a related field.

·       Several years of relevant experience in talk radio or broadcast news required.

·       Compelling storyteller with an appreciation for the human-interest side of news and sports stories.

·       Outstanding on-air presentation and communication skills.

·       Ability to curate stimulating and engaging conversations.

·       Excellent research and interviewing skills.

·       Comprehensive knowledge of local, national, and international news and community events.

·       A unique perspective.

·       Ability to write for all platforms and proficiency in social media.

·       Experience with diverse and inclusive storytelling.

·       Expertise in audio editing preferred.

·       Familiarity with various news gathering software.

·       Understanding of WordPress and Canadian Press style preferred.

·       Creative, energetic, fun, and outgoing.

·       A positive attitude, and a love for collaboration and teamwork.

·       Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to meet strict, short deadlines and work well under pressure.

Application Deadline: May 17, 2024

Every day, we work hard to become an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that supports the well-being of our people and makes a positive difference in our communities. Want to learn more? Have a look at our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and Sustainability Report for more information on our approach to People, Planet and Responsibility.

We want our workforce to reflect the full diversity of communities across Canada.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.  Please let your recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.

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*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.