Afternoon Drive - Guelph ON

Division: Corus Radio Guelph / Kitchener – 91.5 The Beat

Work Status: Full-Time

Location: Guelph, ON (In Studio – On-site)

About the Role:

Are you the right personality to join our dynamic team at 91.5 The Beat? We are looking for a sensational talent who can take a very successful LIVE and In Person Afternoon Drive show to the next level with their ability to tell a great story, create meaningful connections to our audience and be the perfect companion on the drive home!

The role includes consistently preparing and participating in content for our social media platforms. The successful candidate will play an integral part in fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all.  Community is very important to us, and it needs to be for the person who lands this role!

You will contribute by: 

• Prepare and execute a tight & focused and live Afternoon Show on 91.5 The Beat.

• Voice commercials (radio & TV) and promos as requested.

• Create original audio and video content, while staying connected to trends in social media and create opportunities to drive ratings and social engagement through those platforms. Work to grow the station’s digital audience on all platforms.

• Attend functions, remote broadcasts, participate instation promotions, and make live appearances on behalf of the station as required.

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

• Daily music duties were required.

• Working independently as well as contributing to group efforts to create memorable shows and social content.

• Being proactive in supporting Sales and Promotional opportunities.

Skills and experience you will bring: 

• An exceptional understanding of Pop Culture trends and how to incorporate them into Programming.

• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Broadcasting, Radio Television Arts or equivalent experience preferred.

• Previous on-air announcer experience.

• Strong engagement and skills that translate to on-air, text and social platforms.

• Utilization of the tools and technology available to run a tight, well-produced show.

• A proven track record of outstanding social media presence and creativity.

• Ability to record and edit audio / video on a phone to create content.

• Participate in weekly meetings as required – including Creative, Promotions and Programming.

• Demonstrate a passion for the music we play and/or a willingness to embrace the formats.

• Valid G Class Driver’s license and a good driving record.

Application Deadline: March 21st, 2025

Please apply via job link:https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/corusent/Site/CORUS/Posting/View/16735 and include links to audio and social media samples or an MP3 scope of a recent show.

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

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.

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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.