Job Description

Vista Radio prides itself on a fresh vision of broadcasting and an unparalleled commitment to its community involvement. We are privileged to operate in 49 radio stations (and growing) broadcasting across 70+ transmitters located in three Provinces and the Northwest Territories. We are also connected to our communities with 37 MyTownNow websites.

Live, work and play in the land of the midnight sun and the Aurora Borealis!

About the Job:
If you are looking for a career that offers challenging work, long-term growth potential and the chance to make a difference, join our team! With more than 200 employees, our team is passionately dedicated to their communities and is committed to creating exceptional local radio. We are looking for an On Air Announcer / Promotions Coordinator to join our Yellowknife team.

Position Description:

• Host an interactive and engaging morning show from 6am \xe2\x80\x93 10am, Monday through Friday
• Be a major player in the fabric of our community
• Make promotional appearances, as required
• Committing to professional development with regular air checks
• Contribute to station social media pages and websites when required
• Assist with sales/programming by collaborating on creative promotions where appropriate
• Liaise with clients and be an ambassador for our True North station in Yellowknife
• Assist sales and develop creative promotions
• Voice tracking additional shifts for other dayparts or stations as required
• Manage scripts and requests to record commercial and promo voice-overs as required
• Other duties as assigned by management

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years of radio broadcasting experience
• Working knowledge of Adobe Audition
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid audio editing and communication skills
• Strong understanding of communicating to an audience on multiple platforms
• Ability to relate to our local target audience
• Strong teamwork and collaboration, able to take direction and coaching from leaders and colleagues
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and reliable transportation
• Goal oriented and self-motivated with a high level of initiative to grow personally and professionally

Please include a MP3 demo or a link to a Soundcloud/YouTube audio demo to the additional documents section of the application form.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

At Vista Radio Ltd, we are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity, respect and one which reflects the diversity of the various communities in which we operate. Accommodations are available for all employees and applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please advise when submitting your application.