Street Team Member

Division: Ottawa Radio (JUMP! 106.9 & boom 99.7)

Work Status: Casual

Location: Ottawa, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

Corus Ottawa radio stations (JUMP! 106.9 & boom 99.7) is searching for our next energetic Street Team Member to join our crew. Do you have an outgoing, energetic and approachable personality? Do you love engaging with the public and working with a fantastic team? Reporting to the Promotions Director, you’ll be responsible for representing the station all over town while creating fun, memorable experiences for our listeners. This role involves a variety of shifts including weeknights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays approximately 16 – 20 hours per week. You must thrive on being the center of attention and never be afraid to have too much fun and/or make a fool of yourself!

You will contribute by:

• Representing our radio stations JUMP! 106.9 & boom 99.7 all over National Capital Region, and execute station appearances on the street, at events, concerts, festivals, client locations, movie premieres, etc.
• Engage with listeners and make them remember you. You’re approachable and you love talking to strangers!
• Be a social media superstar, posting pics to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook from station events, concerts, on the street, etc.
• Promote the station and brand with a big smile! Be outgoing, enthusiastic and have fun!
• Be able to shine in front of a crowd and be comfortable on a microphone.
• Identify big events and opportunities to make a splash in Ottawa.
• Coordinate on site events and street team member tasks.
• Assist in all areas of station promotions as required (office/on-site)
• Responsible, reliable and punctual. Always represent the station in a professional manner.
• Set up and tear down equipment and signage.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in Radio, Broadcasting, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• A love for radio goes a long way – broadcast students are encouraged to apply.
• Previous promotional, social media, and/or street team experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A valid Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
• Able to lift and carry equipment as required.
• Knowledgeable of all social media platforms including how to post pictures, use of hashtags and replying to comments and messages.
• Knowledge of our stations and their audiences is an asset.
• Ability to learn basic technical engineering.
• Creativity (visually and in problem solving) will help you shine in this role.
• Filming and editing skills a bonus.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual. Always represent the station in a professional manner.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Flexible schedule – this role involves a variety of shifts including weeknights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2024