Talk Show Host - Edmonton, Canada - Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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:
Global News Radio - 630 CHED

Work Status:
Full-Time

Location:
Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

About the role:

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 humaninterest side of news and sports stories.
Outstanding onair 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's.
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:
August 13, 2023

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.