Content Director

Golden West Broadcasting has been connecting communities for over 65 years. We are proud to tell local stories on our radio stations and digital news outlets across Western Canada. And together with Homefield, we are proud to help local businesses grow through effective advertising, marketing, and organizational development solutions. We are committed to finding and developing people who share our passion for local communities.

We are looking for a professional focused on growing an already impressive audience in the High River and Okotoks area. Reporting to the Alberta Content Lead, you will lead a team to cultivate audience relationships through broadcast, online and social engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Lead an existing team of content professionals as they hone their skills and continually seek to serve the community.
• Guide audience-facing activity, content, and promotions.
• Champion relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
• Work in unison with provincial Content Leads, Sales colleagues, and other Program Directors to increase engagement, share relevant content, and expand our reach across all platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

You possess many or all the following attributes:

• You are a professional with proven success in media (broadcast, online, social, video).
• You are passionate about building and retaining audience and understand the value of each relationship.
• You are a strong leader with a history of coaching others to success.
• You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and are familiar with or have the capacity to learn about the Canadian Press Guide, Canadian Broadcast Standards Council.
• You are a relentless influencer and eager to engage with the community in High River and Okotoks.

What We Offer in Return

• We act with integrity, innovation, and agility – and we strive to create an environment where you can do the same.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities.
• Regular coaching and ongoing development opportunities, including a career mapping program.
• A caring environment where the health, safety, and well-being of our current and future team members is a priority.
• Salary plus extended health benefits, pension plan, and Employee Assistance Plan
• Three weeks’ paid vacation and ten paid sick days per year, with vacation increases based on tenure… and your birthday off!

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Golden West is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

If you’re interested in building a career with us, reach out.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Okotoks, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person