On-Air/Social Media Contributor – 102.1 The Edge – Corus Quay Radio

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: Corus Quay Radio

Work Status: Full time

Location: Toronto, ON (on-site)

About the Role

Corus Quay Radio is searching for an On-Air/Social Media Contributor - On-Air Talent based out of Toronto. Are you ready for the Edge? We have a rare opening for a personality to add to our great lineup of unique and creative talent. Are you able to work well on your own and collaborate with a team? Do you have the ability to be engaging in person and on social media? Are you bold and clever in your content? Do you know how to take what everyone is talking about and add your own spin? Are you a master at influencing people? Is social media second nature and not “work”? Are you first to volunteer to help co-workers, interview rock stars and attend events? If you answered “yes” to most or all these questions, we are intrigued.

You'll be working on things like: 

• Creating fun, interesting, and topical content for social media and on-air, including “Streeter’s” interacting with the public
• Working well as an individual, and team member to collaborate on content
• Innovate social media to drive ratings and social engagement
• Promotional appearances, interviews, and other fun opportunities
• Shooting, editing, and posting social video content
• Writing social media copy, appropriate for the platform
• Sales and revenue friendly, you have ideas you aren’t afraid to monetize, especially on social platforms

If you have the following...we want to hear from you!

• Post-secondary education in Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism or another relatable field preferred
• Established social media presence and following – Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & Facebook
• Experience hosting and interviewing on camera with ease
• Strong engagement skills, on-air, text and through social media
• Tech savvy and adopter of new technology
• A proven track record of outstanding social media presence and creativity
• Well-versed in shooting and editing video (both on phone and on camera) in multiple formats and lengths to optimize for different platforms
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Experience scheduling and creating posts in Creator studio, Sprout Social, Crowd Tangle, Social Flow or other similar programs
• Graphic Design skills (Adobe Suite and Canva) an asset
• Up to date on changing algorithms and being able to pivot quickly

For the application process, you will be required to submit an audition reel:

• Part 1 of the reel: Tell us about yourself - describe your personality, what are some of your hobbies, what type of music do you enjoy listening to, a cool fact about yourself that people would be surprised to learn, etc.
• Part 2 of the reel: Create some streeters. What's a streeter you may ask? It's when you hit the street asking random people questions (so go test your skills on the street and try your hand at this!)
• Reel should be between 2-3 minutes

Application Deadline: April 7, 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.

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.

How to Apply:  If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

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